Access Officer

Access Officer

Final date to receive applications: 22 June 2026

Department: Academic Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oxford

Compensation: £32,108 - £37,338 / year

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.

• Responsible for the effective day-to-day administration of access work including creation and management of policies related to this work
• Coordinate Access events (eg Summer Coordinate outreach programmes, Seren Hub events, school visits to and from College, HE Fairs)
• Coordinate Open Days
• Deliver access and outreach events
• Manage a portfolio of smaller Access & Outreach projects
• Manage the Student Ambassador (SA) Scheme
• Be a key member of the Oxford Cymru consortium
• Assist, as required, the Admissions Officer with Undergraduate Admissions administration
• Processing data
• Other appropriate tasks as requested by your line manager or Senior College Officers

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• 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
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of a high level of personal organisation and ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Evidence of high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Evidence of excellent and up-to-date IT skills, with a good knowledge of MS Office; in particular, good Excel skills are important
• Evidence of an ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Evidence of an ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Evidence of excellent problem-solving skills
• Evidence of an ability to know when to use initiative and when to seek advice
• Evidence of experience using websites and social media in a work context to communicate news and promote events.

• Experience of academic administration, including database systems, and/or a customer-service environment
• Experience of making presentations to a wide audience
• Knowledge or experience of Oxford University or its colleges, particularly involving contact with students and prospective applicants

As well as becoming a valued member of our friendly community, and working in beautiful historic surroundings, we also offer the following benefits:

• Meals - A free meal is available when on duty and the kitchen is open.
• Holiday - A generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days per year (pro rata for part time posts), which includes all Bank and Public holidays.
• Pension - On joining the College you will be automatically enrolled into either the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (“OSPS”) or University Superannuation Scheme, (“USS”) as applicable.
• Employee Assistance Programme - 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.
• Bus Ticket Loan - 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.
• Personal Development - 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.
• Family-friendly policies - The College has a range of family-friendly policies in place, including parental and family leave, and flexible working.
• Childcare Services - Open to University and College Staff and Students, the University owns a number of nurseries and has places at a number of…