Outreach Support Officer - GROWS - Variable Hours

We are looking for ad-hoc flexible support to help deliver a range of presentations and workshops in schools across Gloucestershire. This is not a permanent position, and it does not guarantee employment.  It is an opportunity to join a bank which will be drawn upon as and when opportunities arise.  

GROWS is a consortium of higher education providers within Gloucestershire, led by the University of Gloucestershire.  GROWS deliver the Office for Students (OfS) Uni Connect Programme locally in Gloucestershire. The project is funded by OfS to August 2026 with a possible extensionfor future funding. 

The project has a remit to work with schools and colleges in Gloucestershire to provide a range of interventions to ensure young people are well informed about their educational options to encourage aspiration/ support ambitions to progress to higher education level study (including apprenticeships). We often deliver to large groups broken down into class sizes and require multiple people at the same time delivering the same session.

We are looking for additional delivery people to join our bank of deliverers who give a range of engaging informational presentations, workshops, and experiences. These are delivered both in secondary schools and on campuses.  

Sessions are written and provided for you allowing you to focus on high quality delivery. 

We are looking for individuals with experience of working with secondary school aged young people alongside strong presentation and facilitation skills. You’ll be confident delivering to large audiences, able to engage, motivate and inspire young people, and comfortable adapting your approach to different audiences. Applicants should have personal experience of the UK education system, including undertaking a university undergraduate course and a clear understanding of post-16 and post-18 pathways. 

You’ll join a supportive but busy team who will provide training in all the sessions. Delivery will require frequent travel around the region, potentially taking boxes of resources, stands and equipment. 

Travel costs will be reimbursed at usual University rates.  

Please make it clear on your application if you are applying for this ad hoc role or the progression adviser role or both. 

How to apply

To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, you will be asked to complete our application form, alternatively, you can submit a CV and Support Statement showcasing how you meet the essential criteria, CVs alone will not be considered. Please see applicant guidance for help and advice on how to complete the application process. 

Key Dates

Closing date: 1st March 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed 

To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert.  

For more information about out benefits and working for the University please click here  

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification. 

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