Outreach Programmes Administrator in London

The Outreach Programmes Administrator will work in Imperial’s long-established Outreach Team, reporting directly to the Partnerships and Programmes Coordinator. The postholder provides an important role in the administration and support of our multi-intervention programmes, online programmes, and events. This crucial role will be the first point of contact with young people, their families, and schools and will provide support and information throughout the duration of the programmes, from application to onboarding and delivery support.

Imperial’s Outreach Team is responsible for delivering a comprehensive programme of activities for schools and colleges. We deliver a wide range of exciting and inspiring activities for diverse groups of young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Our focus is on raising attainment, changing perceptions, supporting teaching staff and stimulating interest in STEM subjects from primary school to A-Level, as part of Imperial’s commitment to widening participation and outreach. This role is based at both our South Kensington Campus and our MediaWorks office in White City (with hybrid working). Due to the nature of our events, there will be some evening and weekend work required.

What you would be doing:

• Managing several programme-specific inboxes, monitoring and responding to correspondence accurately.
• Working with Outreach Programme Coordinators to deliver effective publicity and communications to ensure eligible young people from target areas are given the opportunity to apply for programmes.
• Liaising with the Internal Events Team to book facilities, catering, and equipment for programmes and events.
• Responsible for providing administrative and logistical support for in-person and online events as required by Outreach Programmes Coordinators.
• Supporting the recruitment and management of student ambassadors.
• Manipulating programme application data, including using MS Office software, the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT) database and complying with data protection and safeguarding policies.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of two A-Levels or equivalent.
• Experience of working within outreach and widening participation.
• Experience of working in an administrative position in a similar size organisation.
• Excellent IT skills across the range of Microsoft Office applications.
• A good understanding of the UK education system and schools.
• A working knowledge of child protection and safeguarding requirements.
• A working understanding of GDPR and data protection.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft documents and correspondence.
• Methodical and detail-oriented approach to tasks.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

This is a full-time, open-ended post. If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Savannah Hersov Sassoon, Partnerships and Programmes Coordinator.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above. We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

About Imperial: Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

Our Culture: We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.