Outreach and Schools Liaison Coordinator
Permanent - Full Time £35,681 - £41,636 / yearJob Overview
The College
Brasenose College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford and a registered charity that furthers education, learning and research for the public benefit. During the academic year, there are approximately 365 undergraduates and 250 graduates in residence studying for first degrees and higher degrees. It is one of Oxford’s most popular Colleges and prioritises academic excellence within a very friendly and supportive environment.
Brasenose College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford and a registered charity that furthers education, learning and research for the public benefit. During the academic year, there are approximately 365 undergraduates and 250 graduates in residence studying for first degrees and higher degrees. It is one of Oxford’s most popular Colleges and prioritises academic excellence within a very friendly and supportive environment.
The College Office
The College Office is responsible for student administration within Brasenose. It performs a wide range of tasks including student administration (student enrolment, course changes and transcript production), examinations (including both University exams and internal college exams, known as collections), schools outreach, and admissions (including organising interviews for prospective undergraduates). The office is situated in the heart of the College and consists of the Senior Tutor, the Academic Registrar, the Deputy Academic Registrar, the Admissions Officer, the Head of Access & Transition, the Outreach & Schools Liaison Coordinator, and the Academic Assistant. The post holder will report formally to the Head of Access and Transition.
The College Office is responsible for student administration within Brasenose. It performs a wide range of tasks including student administration (student enrolment, course changes and transcript production), examinations (including both University exams and internal college exams, known as collections), schools outreach, and admissions (including organising interviews for prospective undergraduates). The office is situated in the heart of the College and consists of the Senior Tutor, the Academic Registrar, the Deputy Academic Registrar, the Admissions Officer, the Head of Access & Transition, the Outreach & Schools Liaison Coordinator, and the Academic Assistant. The post holder will report formally to the Head of Access and Transition.
Purpose and objectives of the post
The Outreach and Schools Liaison Coordinator will work with the Head of Access & Transition to ensure the effective delivery of established outreach activities and to identify and implement new opportunities to further the College’s core academic objectives. Principal areas of responsibility will be the organisation of outreach/access events (involving direct contact with prospective students, parents/supporters, and teachers) for Brasenose College and the University. They will also work with the Admissions Officer during the annual undergraduate admissions round.
Please note interviews are provisionally expected to take place on the 5th August 2026.
The Outreach and Schools Liaison Coordinator will work with the Head of Access & Transition to ensure the effective delivery of established outreach activities and to identify and implement new opportunities to further the College’s core academic objectives. Principal areas of responsibility will be the organisation of outreach/access events (involving direct contact with prospective students, parents/supporters, and teachers) for Brasenose College and the University. They will also work with the Admissions Officer during the annual undergraduate admissions round.
Please note interviews are provisionally expected to take place on the 5th August 2026.
Main Work Duties
The post holder will organise and participate in outreach events in College, across the University, and away from Oxford (which will include overnight stays), primarily in the College's link regions - North Yorkshire, East Berkshire, and Northern Ireland – but also with some schools in other areas. The current duties are listed below.
1) Brasenose College outreach
- Lead on the delivery of the Brasenose outreach programme for Northern Ireland including:
- maintaining and developing trusted relationship with school representatives from across the country;
- delivering a programme of in person and online events;
- organising the yearly Northern Ireland residential at Brasenose;
- representing the University at the Northern Ireland Oxbridge conference;
- maintaining and developing relationships with Northern Irish alumni, including prospective and/or current donors; and
- evaluating the success of our current activities in Northern Ireland and identifying areas for improvement.
- Inbound school visits to Brasenose.
- Outbound visits to schools and colleges predominantly in the College’s link regions but also other schools where the College develops collaborative relationships. Visits to the link regions (including Northern Ireland) currently take up roughly five weeks per year.
- Organising interview workshops in conjunction with the Head of Access and Transition.
- Delivering a wide variety of online outreach sessions including talks for schools, webinars, and online careers fairs.
- Continuous revaluation of presentations and materials used during the delivery of our outreach programmes.
- Support the Head of Access and Retention with the delivery of the three major University of Oxford Open Days and the Brasenose Offer Holder Residential.
- Forge an effective working relationship with the elected JCR Access and Admissions representative and organise the recruitment and selection of student volunteers and casual workers.
- Devise and deliver Study Days and other subject-specific events with College tutors.
- Collaborate with the Cambridge Colleges involved in outreach in our link regions.
2) University of Oxford outreach
- Contributing to events in Oxford organised by University Departments or the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
- Working with Oxford charities and student-run initiatives including, for example, the Oxford African and Caribbean Society and Target Oxbridge.
- Represent the College and University at UCAS/HE fairs, Careers Fairs, and other national events.
- Attend the University’s Outreach Forum.
3) Social media
- Film and edit videos for the College’s social media channels.
- Curate and publish content on the College’s social media accounts.
- In collaboration with the Head of Access and Transition, review and update the College’s prospectus and the applicant-facing pages of the College website.
4) Admissions
- Provide support to the Admissions Officer during the busiest part of the annual undergraduate admissions round (October – December) and during confirmation week (August).
5) Miscellaneous
- Attend the Brasenose Admissions Committee.
- Take on other duties as may be required from time to time by the Senior Tutor.
Person Specification
Essential
- Undergraduate degree, or equivalent professional experience.
- Ability to work independently, away from College, and without supervision.
- Ability to work flexibly and logically, including the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of UK higher education and the UK school system.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; capacity to build relationships with people within and outside of College, including students.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and personal information about applicants and students in a professional manner.
- Excellent IT skills including full competence in the Microsoft Office suite and willingness to learn new systems as required.
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to access and widening participation
- Commitment to Brasenose’s values and educational aims.
- Full UK Driving Licence (or equivalent) valid for use in the UK.
Desirable
- STEM undergraduate degree or good scientific and/or mathematical knowledge otherwise demonstrated.
- Previous experience in outreach and access to higher education, whether as a volunteer or professional.
- Knowledge of the University of Oxford, including the college system and the admissions processes.
- Experience of public speaking.
- Event organisation experience.
- Social media and digital communications experience.
- Video editing skills.
- Graphic design skills.