Access and Outreach Assistant

About the role

The Access and Outreach Assistant will support the Academic Office in delivering Lady Margaret Hall’s school outreach programme, including the new sustained contact initiative. This full‑time, three‑year fixed‑term role involves coordinating administrative tasks, liaising with schools and managing communications.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule outreach events and activities for local schools.
• Maintain and update the outreach programme database and contact lists.
• Prepare and distribute promotional and informational materials.
• Respond to enquiries from schools, parents and prospective students.
• Assist with budgeting, invoicing and financial tracking for outreach projects.
• Produce regular reports on outreach impact and participation.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to the Academic Office as required.

Required profile

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in administrative or coordination roles, preferably in an educational setting.
• Interest in widening participation and school outreach initiatives.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Required skills

What we offer

• 37.5 hours per week on a three‑year fixed‑term contract.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Free lunches and a contributory pension scheme.
• Childcare salary‑sacrifice scheme and bicycle purchase scheme.
• Bus and train season tickets, and eligibility for a parking permit.
• Employee assistance programme, regular social events and a free annual flu jab.