Senior Head of Policy - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach (UAO), the post-holder will be expected to manage the design, development and implementation of specific strategic projects to support the policies and guidance to support undergraduate admissions and outreach from Oxford.

The post-holder will provide professional support for the successful delivery of the projects, as well as feedback to the Director, UAO and the wider collegiate University on the progress and the outcomes of these projects.

The post-holder will also be responsible for the management of UAO's Policy Team.

The role will include being responsible for offering advice to the Director on matters such as admissions appeals, the annual publication of the undergraduate statistics, freedom of information requests and other relevant enquires and policy issues that are part of the UAO's executive office.

The post-holder will have a strong knowledge of higher education and best practice, both relating to the collegiate University and the wider higher education sector.

The post-holder will also be expected to play a key part in the strategic direction of the department and will be a member of the senior leadership team.

As such, this is a responsible position which requires tact and sensitivity to the challenges and opportunities which arise within the UAO, the collegiate University and the Higher Education sector.

Closing Date: 22 August 2023
**Interview date: 31 August 2023