Senior Outreach Officer (Widening Participation)

A minimum of 37.5 hours per week

Fixed Term to cover maternity leave

Hybrid working

About the role:

Are you passionate about improving access to higher education? We’re looking for a proactive and creative Senior Outreach Officer to take a central role in our Widening Participation programme, supporting under-represented groups to engage with and progress into university.

• You’ll design and deliver an inspiring, year-round programme of outreach activities including workshops, subject taster days, residential events and school visits – both on campus and in schools across the regions.
• This is a fast-paced and varied role where no two days are the same.
• You’ll contribute significantly to our UniConnect partnership, strengthen relationships with schools and community groups, and help develop engaging resources.
• You’ll also support the evaluation and reporting of activity to inform future outreach planning.

About you:

• You are an excellent communicator, organised, and driven by a commitment to widening access.
• Experience engaging young people through events or education, you’ll bring creativity, strong planning skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Confident working independently, you thrive in a dynamic environment and are open to travel and working flexible hours.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Click the 'Apply' button above to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

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The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 25^th August 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 3^rd September 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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