Outreach Officer

About us

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a globally leading independent arts, design, performance and media university.   

At AUB we nurture creativity, engage communities, collaborate with industry and make a difference.   

Our commitment to EDI

Our core commitment to diversity, inclusion and a sustainable future truly values the diversity of our students and staff, creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s identities and talents are valued and respected.  We welcome applications from all areas of the community and particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. 

About the role

We are seeking an Outreach Officer to inspire and support schools, colleges and students to engage with AUB and, more broadly, the creative arts.  

You will be responsible for proactively building relationships with feeder and target schools and colleges and, with the support of the Outreach Co-ordinator, you will organise, deliver and report on a range of outreach work, such as presentations, workshops and student recruitment fairs. You will also play a key role in the development of AUB’s programme of outreach work for schools and colleges, collaborating closely with the Student Recruitment Manager and AUB’s Access and Participation team.

You will be passionate about the creative industries and a confident self-starter who will be an advocate of the University, representing AUB positively to teachers, prospective students, and other external stakeholders. You will be professional, confident and enthusiastic with excellent presentation, project management, and interpersonal skills. You will also have a good understanding of, and commitment to, the importance of widening access in Higher Education and a passion for creative arts education.

Occasional Saturday or evening work will be required to fulfil the operational duties of the role and in contributing to AUB events. It is also a requirement that the appointed candidate holds a full UK driving license.

Our benefits

In meeting your performance expectations, each year you’ll have a salary increase in line with the grade of your role.  As well as this there is an annual cost of living increase.  AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment.  Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub.

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered.  If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk . If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk and we’ll be in touch. 

How to apply

For more information and to apply visit https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub.  We look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding

This position involves working with children (under 18s) and therefore requires compliance with the University’s Safeguarding Policies, including the requirement for enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance prior to the commencement of employment.  The University is committed to stringent Safeguarding practices, including in its practices around the recruitment and selection of staff, to positions which involve working with children and/or vulnerable people.  The successful candidate will be required to complete AUB approved Safeguarding Training.