Public Engagement with Research Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

• Are you a passionate communicator?
• Are you able to plan meticulously while thinking strategically?
• Do you have experience of successfully working with academics to engage families, young people and adults over 60 with their research?
• Do you have strong organisational and logistical skills, and are confident to approach, and work with a variety of people?

Then, this is the role for you!

About the role

As Public Engagement with Research Coordinator, you will play a vital part in maintaining the Museum's reputation for PER activity at the University, aiming to increase our reach nationally and internationally. You will develop existing initiatives set up by the current postholder and diversify the types of public engagement with research that are currently active.

This role is part-time, working 29.2 hours per week (80% of full-time hours), and is fixed-term for 12 months to cover maternity leave. 

About you

You will have demonstrable experience of successfully working with and engaging different audiences, including families and adults, who do not regularly visit museums, with academic research. You will also have demonstrable experience and understanding of producing, delivering, and evaluating pop-up activities both digitally and physically. Please refer to the Selection Criteria of the Job Description for the full details. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

What We Offer

Our range of employee benefits and discounts include 38 days leave (including bank holidays), extensive training and development opportunities, access to travel and childcare schemes, free entry to colleges, discounted access to sporting facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more details, please see  https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement (or supporting evidence form using the attached template) as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form should be up to 600 words in total and should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description – please explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Tuesday 8 July 2025 can be considered. First interviews are expected to take place in the Ashmolean Museum on Monday 21 July 2025. If needed, second interviews will take place on 23 July 2025.

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