location: Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH

Do you have experience researching, developing, coordinating or delivering student engagement initiatives at a collegiate university?

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and talented individual who can lead engagement with the University’s upcoming Ashmolean Museum.

In this role, you will develop, develop, assess and evaluate an ambitious, exciting and audience-focused program for students initially, and in later years staff, in line with the Ashmolean Audience Development Plan and strategic priorities. You will create new training opportunities for students and grow new advocacy and ambassadorial opportunities for students and staff. You will develop a strategy for marketing and disseminating university engagement opportunities for students and staff at Ashmolean and produce digital deliverables, working with systems on multiple platforms, including social media, website and digital marketing.

This is a part-time, permanent role (50% of full-time equivalent). This role requires on-site work and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check result due to the nature of the responsibilities. The Postholder will need to work some evenings, weekends and holidays, following the rhythm of our collective university.

About you

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

What we offer

University employees enjoy 38 days paid holiday, generous retirement 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 Gym (more information here).

diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly encourage 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 employees 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 other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any amendments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the Recruitment Team on recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be asked to download CV and supporting statement As part of your online order. The statement of support should list both the essential and desirable selection criteria, as described 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. 2^{Second abbreviation} Interviews (if necessary) are expected to take place on Tuesday 2 December.

*The automatic annual increase will be paid each year up to (but not including) the discretionary band within the University of Oxford salary scale.