<div><h3>Access Officer</h3><p><b>Application Deadline:</b> 22 June 2026</p><p><b>Department:</b> Academic Office</p><p><b>Employment Type:</b> Full Time</p><p><b>Location:</b> Oxford</p><p><b>Compensation:</b>£32,108 - £37,338 / year</p><h3>Description</h3><p>The post-holder will play a key role in helping to conduct the College’s Access work in a timely and efficient manner. This will include direct support for the Access Fellow and Admissions Officer, dealing with and progressing a wide range of matters in these areas. Please refer to the job Description and Further Particulars for further details.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Responsible for the effective day-to-day administration of access work including creation and management of policies related to this work</li><li>Coordinate Access events (eg Summer Coordinate outreach programmes, Seren Hub events, school visits to and from College, HE Fairs)</li><li>Coordinate Open Days</li><li>Deliver access and outreach events</li><li>Manage a portfolio of smaller Access & Outreach projects</li><li>Manage the Student Ambassador (SA) Scheme</li><li>Be a key member of the Oxford Cymru consortium</li><li>Assist, as required, the Admissions Officer with Undergraduate Admissions administration</li><li>Processing data</li><li>Other appropriate tasks as requested by your line manager or Senior College Officers</li></ul><h3>Skills, knowledge & expertise</h3><h3>Essential criteria</h3><ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent experience</li><li>Evidence of excellent inter-personal skills (including the ability to show diplomacy and understanding in dealing with students, parents, and teachers) and ability to communicate with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds</li><li>Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills</li><li>Evidence of a high level of personal organisation and ability to prioritise and multi-task</li><li>Evidence of high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Evidence of excellent and up-to-date IT skills, with a good knowledge of MS Office; in particular, good Excel skills are important</li><li>Evidence of an ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines</li><li>Evidence of an ability to work both independently and as a team member</li><li>Evidence of excellent problem-solving skills</li><li>Evidence of an ability to know when to use initiative and when to seek advice</li><li>Evidence of experience using websites and social media in a work context to communicate news and promote events.</li></ul><h3>Desirable criteria</h3><ul><li>Experience of academic administration, including database systems, and/or a customer-service environment</li><li>Experience of making presentations to a wide audience</li><li>Knowledge or experience of Oxford University or its colleges, particularly involving contact with students and prospective applicants</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><p>As well as becoming a valued member of our friendly community, and working in beautiful historic surroundings, we also offer the following benefits:</p><ul><li><b>Meals</b> - A free meal is available when on duty and the kitchen is open.</li><li><b>Holiday</b> - A generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days per year (pro rata for part time posts), which includes all Bank and Public holidays.</li><li><b>Pension</b> - On joining the College you will be automatically enrolled into either the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (“OSPS”) or University Superannuation Scheme, (“USS”) as applicable.</li><li><b>Employee Assistance Programme</b> - 24/7 access for you and your spouse/partner to a broad spectrum of services, including Health Management, Online and Face-to-Face Counselling, and Debt Management. Practical information and advice can also be accessed on all common topics, such as Consumer, Legal, Finance, Housing, Benefits, Family.</li><li><b>Bus Ticket Loan</b> - You may, on the completion of your probation period, be entitled to receive an interest-free loan to enable you to purchase an annual season ticket for travel by bus, with a discount of 5% on the overall cost.</li><li><b>Personal Development</b> - Staff are encouraged to develop both professionally and personally and the College supports employees to develop their skills and improve their performance throughout their time with the College.</li><li><b>Family-friendly policies</b> - The College has a range of family-friendly policies in place, including parental and family leave, and flexible working.</li><li><b>Childcare Services</b> - Open to University and College Staff and Students, the University owns a number of nurseries and has places at a number of Community nurseries which employees can apply for.</li><li><b>Oxford University Discounts</b> - College staff will receive a University card which provides the following discounts:
<ul><li>Free entry to Oxford Colleges and libraries</li><li>10% discount in some University shops.</li><li>Free access to the University Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum.</li><li>Discounted computer software from the University Computing Service.</li></ul></li><li><b>Access to Sports Facilities and Punt Hire</b> - Staff may use the College’s sports facilities and sign up for punt hire during the summer period for a small fee. Staff can also sign up for free to the University Club and use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates.</li><li><b>Library</b> - College staff have access to the Meyricke Library, open 24 hours a day.</li><li><b>Eye Test/Glasses Reimbursement</b> - a free eye test and a glasses contribution are offered for staff that are regularly display screen equipment (DSE) users and who have been advised they need glasses for DSE use.</li><li><b>Flu Vaccinations</b> - a yearly flu vaccination scheme where staff not otherwise eligible to receive a free vaccination can obtain one at the cost of the College.</li><li><b>Staff Entertainment</b> - The College arranges social events including coffee mornings, quiz nights, staff summer and Christmas party as well as a children’s Christmas party.</li><li><b>Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme</b> (subject to earnings criteria) via Tusker.</li><li><b>Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme</b>– also recently launched provided by Green Commute initiative.</li><li><b>Secure Bike Parking</b> - bikes can be locked away securely on site.</li><li>On site <b>Gym</b>.</li><li><b>Multifaith Room</b>– available for staff and students.</li><li><b>Discounted Guest Rooms</b> - Staff may book a guest room at Jesus College at a discounted rate, subject to availability and terms and conditions.</li></ul></div>