STEM Outreach Adviser

The Role

We are seeking a STEM Outreach Adviser to join the Education Liaison and Outreach Team. Working in collaboration with colleagues in the team and across Kingston University, you will develop, deliver and evaluate a range of high-quality STEM activity focused on supporting groups underrepresented in Higher Education to access university, specifically those outlined in our Access and Participation Plan and Schools and Colleges Strategy.

Projects include STEM subject specific activity and events, plus sustained activity working with target groups, that will be delivered to target schools, colleges and community groups on campus, at external sites (e.g. in school) or virtually. This role also involves developing and maintaining relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, including faculties, target institutions and external partners.

Person specification:

Educated to degree level, with a STEM specialism, or possessing equivalent experience ideally in Higher Education, you will have a strong understanding of Widening Participation practice and the issues relating to the progression of underrepresented student groups to Higher Education.

You will have excellent communication, stakeholder and presentation skills and can confidently engage with a wide range of people at different levels, internally and externally. You will possess strong project management and organisational skills, with an ability to effectively manage your workload ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard. Finally, you will have strong IT and analytical skills, and are confident interpreting data to evaluate and measure the impact of projects in line with targets outlined in our Access and Participation Plan.

An exhaustive list of essential and desirable criteria, plus the roles and responsibilities of this post, can be found in the Job Description.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary from £39,407 per annum.

Interviews are due to take place in person on Wednesday, 05 August 2026.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Katie Willis at k.willis@kingston.ac.uk, Education Liaison and Outreach Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

Advert information