At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with students to promote access to higher education through innovative activities.
- Company: Join ARU, a diverse and inclusive university committed to widening access.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, pension schemes, training opportunities, and a travel scheme.
- Other info: Agile working culture with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by supporting their educational journeys.
- Qualifications: Degree level education and experience working with diverse student groups required.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
The UK Schools and Colleges Engagement team, based in the Corporate Marketing Directorate, are recruiting for a Schools & Colleges Engagement Officer (Widening Access) on a permanent contract to help the delivery of our Access and Participation Plan and Widening Access strategy.
Your primary responsibility will be to work alongside the team to develop a range of face-to-face activities that engage core target groups of primary, secondary and Further Education students both on and off campus. This includes but is not limited to, students from Gypsy / Roma / Traveller Communities, care leaver/experienced students, students with SEND and students from Military Families. Most activity programmes will be progressive, and all will focus on raising attainment.
To be successful in this role you will need to be educated to degree level and have experience of, and be passionate about, working with diverse groups of people from primary age students to mature students, as well as their parents/carers and teachers/advisors. You will be well-informed about progression routes to higher education and interested in supporting young people and mature learners take their next steps from school or college with confidence.
You will need to be an innovative, creative thinker who is enthusiastic, proactive, patient and highly organised. You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and you must be able to engage and enthuse those around you. It is important that you can develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of colleagues, partners, and external stakeholders. Confidence with organising and presenting group activities is essential.
The successful applicant will be based in Chelmsford. Regular travel to schools and colleges, occasional travel between campuses, and occasional work outside of normal office hours is expected.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including:
- generous holiday entitlement
- occupational pension schemes
- training and development opportunities
- travel to work scheme
- competitive relocation package
This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK and will conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI’s Right to Work policy and our own institutional policy.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Schools & Colleges Engagement Officer (Widening Access) in Chelmsford employer: Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration. Located in Peterborough, the university provides competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and robust pension schemes, ensuring a rewarding work-life balance for its staff. With a focus on delivering industry-ready degrees, employees have unique opportunities to engage with industry partners and contribute to shaping the future of computing education.
