Graduate Access and Widening Participation Officer

Are you an experienced administrator and/or events practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact? Join the Graduate Admissions & Recruitment team at the University of Oxford to support postgraduate access and widening participation, with particular responsibility for planning and delivering the UNIQplus postgraduate access programme.

Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD

Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term to 31 October 2029

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development and aspirations.

Oxford has over 13,000 graduate students, representing more than 50% of its full-time student population. Almost two thirds are from outside the UK, drawn from around 140 countries worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University’s flagship postgraduate access programme and support emerging widening participation initiatives across the collegiate University.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, including:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
• Generous family leave, including up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave and 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Sustainable commuting options, including cycle loans, discounted bus travel and season ticket loans.
• Access to social, cultural and sports clubs.

About the Role

The post-holder will manage and coordinate the UNIQplus postgraduate access programme, working closely with academic and administrative stakeholders across University departments and colleges.

Responsibilities include organising programme events, developing the application form, coordinating the assessment process and managing associated administrative activities. You will also lead communications with applicants, interns and internal stakeholders, ensuring excellent customer service throughout.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who shares the University’s commitment to supporting students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds. You will contribute to a growing area of strategic importance, helping to develop and deliver impactful postgraduate access initiatives.

About You

We are looking for someone passionate about access and widening participation, with excellent administrative, event planning and project management skills. You will be highly organised, with experience of supporting complex programmes or projects.

You will work confidently both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a proactive, flexible approach. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, alongside experience of engaging with diverse audiences and building effective relationships with people at all levels.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• Details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 30 November.

Interviews will take place Friday 11 December, in person at the University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford.

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