Job Description

Are you skilled in communications and enjoy engaging with a wide variety of audiences? Do you possess excellent administration skills and want to apply them to make a real impact? Join our dynamic Outreach Team in Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach (UAO) at the University of Oxford and help support world-class research, education, and operations in a globally respected institution.

Location:

Hybrid: Online/University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD

Salary:

32,108- 37,338 per annum (pro rata)

Contract:

Full-time (36.5 hours) permanent contract

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 nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

This interesting and varied role is based in the Outreach team within the University's Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach Department. The Outreach Team is a high-performing team that works to support outreach events and programmes within UAO.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave. A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle. An excellent contributory pension scheme. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

Opportunity Oxford is a major University initiative to increase the number of high-achieving students admitted to Oxford from backgrounds identified by the Collegiate University as priorities for widening access. This major initiative supports the University in achieving its strategic goal that students from all backgrounds or financial circumstances have the support they need to pursue their academic aspirations.

Through Opportunity Oxford, selected Oxford offer-holders participate in an academic programme which supports them in their transition from school or college to the university. This ambitious programme explores and develops high-level academic skills that support the success of participants in their further studies.

This will include; supporting the planning and delivery of student events and residentials, managing project mailboxes and acting as a point of contact for internal and external queries, providing financial and administration support, supporting the recruitment and training of student ambassadors, supporting committee meetings by booking rooms/online meetings and preparing papers, developing good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, monitoring project schedules and budgets, and preparing progress reports for management and project partners.
The post holder will also support the Be-UNIQ and Oxplore programmes.

This is a hybrid role (with potential for flexible working patterns) so would suit a candidate who values working closely with team colleagues but has the ability to work well independently.

About You

You are an experienced and confident communicator in a wide variety of mediums. You are well-organised and like to apply these skills to your work. You are confident with IT in general. You take pride in being accurate and paying close attention to detail. You are collaborative and relish finding solutions to problems or issues that arise. You are able to juggle a number of priorities and work under pressure to deadlines. You will enjoy working as part of a team and have the ability to take initiative.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:
A covering letter/supporting statement Your CV The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 9 February 2026
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 24 February 2026 and will be held face-to-face.