Outreach Assistant (Fixed Term)

Job Type: 37.5 hours per week, fixed term from 1 July to 30 January 2027

Lucy Cavendish College, part of the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a driven individual who shares our values to support the delivery of our flagship outreach programme: the Academic Attainment Programme (AAP).

As the first Cambridge College to admit over 90% of UK students from state schools, Lucy Cavendish is committed to widening participation in Higher Education. Our flagship outreach initiative, the AAP, empowers students from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to achieve their full potential.

As Outreach Assistant, you will support the Outreach Manager with the planning, administration, delivery and evaluation of the AAP. Through your work, you will raise the profile of the College, promoting Lucy Cavendish to potential undergraduate applicants and working with schools, colleges, students and third-party organisations to inspire and support more young people from diverse backgrounds to apply to the most selective HE institutions, including Cambridge.

With a professional and outgoing approach, you will be confident working with young people and have excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. You will also be willing to work on your own initiative and as part of a small team, with a flexible and collaborative approach to tasks. You will be required to present to students online and in-person to promote Lucy Cavendish as part of the AAP. In addition, you will have strong IT skills and the ability to manage statistical data and produce reports as appropriate.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this role.

In return we can offer a benefits package including:

• 36 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of Christmas closure and bank holidays)
• Free meals on shift
• A 6% employer contributory pension scheme
• Free car parking (if available)
• Life assurance x3 salary
• A health cash back scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programme including free yoga and bootcamp sessions
• College gym
• College punt hire
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Agile Working (role dependant)

To learn more about this post or to make an informal enquiry please contact the Admissions Director, Caitlin Law at admissions.director@lucy.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 26 May 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 2 June 2026  

Lucy Cavendish College is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Candidates are requested to complete the Equality Opportunities Monitoring Form as part of their application. The information provided is anonymous and will not be used in considering your application or given to the selection panel.

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