Wessex Inspiration Network (WIN) Project Officer

The Wessex Inspiration Network is seeking a Project Officer to work in schools delivering a variety of content to under-represented learners across the region.

This a part time role (21.9 hours per week) offered 3 days per week term-time only (44.85 weeks per year), for a fixed-term period to cover parental leave until March 2025.

About the role

The Wessex Inspiration Network (WIN) is one of the UniConnect consortia being funded by the Office for Students (OfS) to increase progression of under-represented students to higher education. The focus is in areas where fewer than average numbers of qualified young people continue to further study. The WIN works across Bath and Northeast Somerset, North Somerset and Wiltshire. The WIN is led by the University of Bath but has members from across HE, FE, schools and local employers.

About you

You will deliver a programme of outreach for school and college students from years 9 to 13. A team player, with experience of working with young people in formal and informal settings, you will be delivering activity to support students in their progression post-18.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders including parents/carers, teachers and youth and community groups. A positive attitude and a strong commitment to building good working relationships with the WIN partner schools and colleges is imperative. You will also support the wider project activities such as workshops, subject specific trips and talks. 

Further information

You should be prepared to travel to and work outside the university, and hold a current UK driving licence.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check is required for this role.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Dr Andrew Ross, Head of Widening Access and Participation on ajr55@bath.ac.uk, however, please ensure that your application is submitted via the University website.

What we can offer you

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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