Access and Outreach Regional Administrator

Location: based in the North West

Salary: £26,000-£28,000

About OxNet

Founded in 1624, Pembroke College is one of the constituent colleges of Oxford University and is known for its pioneering access and outreach work, fostering equality, diversity, and inclusivity. Our access work, led by Peter Claus, Access Fellow, has a strong focus on West London, the North West, and North East of England.

Founded in 2008 by Dr Claus, OxNet is Pembroke College’s ground-breaking educational Access initiative (targeted at Year 12 pupils) which is attainment driven, community oriented, regionally focused and unapologetically academic. OxNet is led by Pembroke College, but it is collaboratively delivered between participating colleges at the University of Oxford, other Higher Education institutions and several Hub & Link secondary schools and colleges in West London, the North West and North East of England. 

OxNet runs seven academic programmes and activities include: Parent/Carer Evening, Study Skills Day, Seminar Series, Easter Essay Competition, Twilight Talks Series and Access Week residential. For more details, please visit: www.oxnet.org.

Launched in 2024, Pembroke Scholars is Pembroke’s Outreach programme which works to identify pupils in our target regions who do not require the same level of academic intervention as OxNet, however would nonetheless benefit from a bespoke academic programme.

The Role

The Access and Outreach Regional Administrator will play a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering the College’s Access and Outreach programmes. The post-holder will ensure the smooth execution of key events, maintain effective communication with stakeholders, and contribute to the strategic vision of the Access and Outreach team. This role combines operational efficiency, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to widening access to higher education.

Key Responsibilities  

  • Programme Administration and Event Coordination 

  • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

  •  Resource Development and Reporting

  •  Team Collaboration

For full details please refer to the job description below.

To apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter explain why you consider yourself suitable for the role to the HR team at Pembroke by 12noon on Thursday, 6th November. It is anticipated that initial interviews will be held online on Thursday 13th November, and in-person interviews in Oxford for the final shortlist on Thursday 20th November.

Safeguarding

Pembroke College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks, and will be required to undertake Safeguarding and First Aid training following their appointment.

Further Particulars

 Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form - The completion of this form is voluntary, but appreciated.

 Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

Pembroke College is an equal opportunities employer. It welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students and all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability. If you have a disability, please let us know whether you believe there are any reasonable adjustments we should be making to assist you with your application. Please also let us know of any reasonable adjustments that we would need to make for you if you are invited to attend an interview.

Pembroke College is dedicated to fostering an environmentally sustainable community. We are striving towards achieving net zero carbon emissions and biodiversity net gain and believe that sustainability is a shared responsibility and integral to all roles within the College. By embedding sustainability into our daily operations and decision-making processes, we aim to create a positive impact on our community as well as the wider world.

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