Access and Participation Lead

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

The Student Success department is at the beating heart of our strategy to ensure every single Goldsmiths student achieves their very best, working with colleagues and students across the entire student lifecycle to widen access, increase participation and engagement and improve outcomes. The team also works in partnership with the Students’ Union (SU) to centre and amplify the student voice.

About the role

The role holder will be expected to deliver a range of projects and activities which will support prospective and current students from underrepresented groups to access and succeed in higher education. The role holder will independently design, project manage, deliver, and evaluate programmes which directly contribute to achieving the objectives of the University’s access and participation plan.

About the candidate

You will be a highly organised, self-motivated team player with experience of working with stakeholders to deliver events and programmes in an educational setting. A confident public speaker, you will understand the barriers and challenges facing students from underrepresented backgrounds in education and an interest in supporting all students to succeed.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Further Details:
Job Description (PDF)

At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.

All applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing work with us. 

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