At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead outreach and recruitment activities to inspire future Materials Scientists.
- Company: Department of Materials at Oxford, dedicated to widening participation.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a real impact and develop engaging programmes.
- Other info: Dynamic role with strong partnerships and creative project management.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Materials Science and inspire diverse talent.
- Qualifications: STEM degree or equivalent experience in outreach and engagement.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
Department of Materials, Parks Road, Oxford
About the role
Are you passionate about widening participation and excited by the opportunity to inspire the next generation of Materials Scientists? The Department of Materials is seeking a creative, ambitious and highly motivated Access and Outreach Manager to shape and lead our outreach, access and student recruitment activity. This is an opportunity for someone with drive and vision to build on a strong existing programme while developing new ways to reach and inspire talented students from all backgrounds to consider studying Materials Science at Oxford at undergraduate and graduate level.
From school and college engagement to practical workshops, Open Days and residential programmes, you will lead a varied and ambitious programme of activity. Working with academics, researchers and students, you will develop engaging ways to introduce Materials Science to different audiences, widen participation and encourage more young people to explore the subject. You will also recruit, develop and motivate our Student Ambassadors and build strong partnerships across Oxford and beyond.
About you
We are looking for an imaginative and proactive individual with a STEM degree or equivalent professional experience, who can combine strategic thinking with exceptional organisation and delivery. You will bring experience of outreach, widening participation, student recruitment or educational engagement, alongside the confidence to take ownership and make things happen. You will be an excellent communicator and relationship-builder, able to engage and motivate academics, students and external partners, while managing complex projects and events to a consistently high standard. Above all, you will bring energy, creativity and a genuine commitment to widening participation, with the ambition to make a real contribution to the future of our access and outreach programme.
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