University Engagement Lead

Location: Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH

Do you have experience of researching, developing, coordinating or delivering Student Engagement initiatives in a Collegiate University? 

About the role

We are looking for a passionate, talented individual who can be our next University Engagement Lead in Ashmolean Museum. 

In this role, you will develop, budget, deliver and evaluate an ambitious, exciting and audience-focused programme of engagement for initially students, and in later years staff, in line with the Ashmolean's Audience Development Plan and Strategic Priorities. You will create new student internship opportunities and you will grow new opportunities for student and staff advocacy and ambassadorship. You will develop a strategy for marketing and publicising opportunities for Student and Staff University Engagement at The Ashmolean and produce digital outputs, working with systems on multiple platforms, including social media, website and digital marketing. 

This is a permanent, part-time (50% of the full-time equivalent) role. This role requires on-site working and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check result due to the nature of responsibilities. The postholder will need to work some evening, weekend and holiday provision, following the rhythm of our Collegiate University. 

About you

You will have outstanding interpersonal, verbal, presentation and written communication skills. You will be positive, open and driven, able to work independently and as part of different teams. You will have the ability to manage your workload and time efficiently, prioritising tasks, multi-tasking and remaining calm under pressure. You will be a strategic thinker who is able to engage with Oxford University student and staff audiences to create targeted, engaging and impactful programming. 

What We Offer

University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, family friendly benefits and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, discounts at University museums and access to the University Club gym (more information here).

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. You supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered. 

Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Tuesday 28 October 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 25 November, in person. The 2^nd interviews (if required) are expected to take place on Tuesday 2 December.

*An automatic annual increment each year will be paid up to (and not including) the discretionary range within the University of Oxford’s Grade 6 salary scale.

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