Widening Access Support Officer (Maternity Cover) (751946)

The Access, Equality and Inclusion Service is committed to addressing under-representation and advancing equality of opportunity for all students and staff. An opportunity has arisen for a committed Widening Access Support Officer to lead on activities for a range of widening access learners from under-represented groups.

FTE: 0.6 (21 hours per week)
Term: Fixed (12 months)

The University of Strathclyde is a socially progressive and people-oriented Higher Education institution, which values and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. We are committed to delivering an inclusive and welcoming environment, which promotes safety, security, good health and wellbeing for our entire campus community of staff, students and visitors. We are committed to supporting talent development in our learning and working environments and fostering an accessible and inclusive professional environment in which all can thrive and fulfil their individual and collective potential.

The Access, Equality and Inclusion Service leads that work through a whole-institution approach to address under-representation and advance equality of opportunity for all students and staff. We seek a committed Widening Access Support Officer to lead on support activities for a range of widening access learners including outreach to young people in schools, and current students from under-represented groups.

The successful candidate will be educated to HND/equivalent level. You will demonstrate a high level of competency and knowledge in widening access to tertiary education and have a demonstrable track record of running successful programmes in support of pupils and/or students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 20 October 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Louise Martin, Senior Widening Access Support Officer at louise.martin.100@strath.ac.uk.

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