University Engagement Lead

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

An excellent contributory pension

38 days of annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted bus travel and SeasonTicket

Job summary

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford, is seeking a University Engagement Lead for a part-time, fixed-term role to cover parental leave. The post will develop, deliver and evaluate engagement activities for Oxford students through The Ashmolean Student programme.

The role is 18.75 hours per week, onsite at the Ashmolean, with DBS clearance required. You will work with volunteers/interns and collaborate across GLAM and the University to foster an inclusive student experience.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engagement programmes for students within a university or cultural organisation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; experience with volunteers or interns; ability to manage competing priorities.
• A sound understanding of the University of Oxford and commitment to inclusive audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, delivery and evaluation of The Ashmolean Student programme to engage Oxford’s student community.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Museum and University to shape and deliver engagement activities.
• Manage priorities, oversee volunteers or interns, and evaluate impact of programmes.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Volunteer management

Digital platforms

Job description

Company: Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford

THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

About the role

Are you passionate about engaging university students or young people with museums, art and culture? Do you enjoy developing creative programmes, building partnerships and making cultural spaces more accessible and inclusive?

The Ashmolean Museum, the University of Oxford’s Museum of art and archaeology, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced University Engagement Lead to join our Schools and University Engagement Team on a part-time basis, providing parental leave cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver innovative engagement activities that connect Oxford’s diverse student community with the Museum, its collections and opportunities.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Museum and wider University, you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of The Ashmolean Student, an ambitious programme designed to make the Museum a welcoming, dynamic and inclusive space for students.

This is a fixed-term (parental leave cover) post for one year, working part time for 18.75 hours per week.

You will work onsite at the Ashmolean Museum. This role involves daily manual handling activities.

Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) due to regulated activity involving children and ‘at risk’ adults.

About You

We are looking for a creative, proactive and highly organised individual with experience of developing and delivering high-quality engagement programmes for students within a university or cultural organisation.

You will bring excellent communication and relationship-building skills, experience of working with volunteers or interns, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

A sound understanding of the University of Oxford, confidence using digital platforms and a commitment to inclusive audience engagement are essential.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/life-in-oxford

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote 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 staff 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 any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Melanie Rowntree Head of Schools and University Engagement, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ([e-mail]). For queries about the recruitment and application process, please contact ([e-mail]).

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford