Higher Education Advisor (Wessex Inspiration Network) in Bath

Higher Education Advisor (Wessex Inspiration Network)

Job title Higher Education Advisor (Wessex Inspiration Network)

Department Student Recruitment & Admissions

Salary Starting from £31,236, rising to £37,694pro rata

Grade Grade 6

Contract Type Part Time, Fixed Term

Placed on Tuesday 08 September 2026

Interview date Monday 28 September 2026

Reference CC13915

Special Conditions A DBS check is required for this position, The position involves driving and requires a valid UK driving licence

The Wessex Inspiration Network (WIN) is seeking a motivated advisor tojoin our team and help inspire young people across the Southwest to explore their future education and career opportunities.

WIN is the regional Uni Connect partnership in B&NES, Wiltshire and North Somerset, funded by the Office for Students. We bring together universities, colleges, schools and community partners to support young people from underrepresented groups to make informed decisions about their future education and career pathways.

About the role

As a Higher Education Advisor, you will coordinate and deliver a large programme of outreach activities, workshops and events that raise aspirations, increase awareness of higher education opportunities and support progression. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with young people, schools, colleges and partner organisations, helping to reduce educational inequalities and widen participation in higher education.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about widening participation and committed to helping young people achieve their potential.

You will be an excellent communicator who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and has experience of engaging young people through workshops, events or educational activities.

To be successful in this role you should have:

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of designing and delivering engaging workshops, presentations or group learning activities.
• Experience of planning, coordinating and delivering events, activities or programmes for young people.
• Knowledge of higher education pathways, student finance, university applications and post-16 progression routes.
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and tailoring communication to different audiences.
• Understanding of widening participation and the barriers faced by groups underrepresented in higher education.
• Experience of developing learning materials, educational resources or workshop content.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and working with young people.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to respond positively to changing circumstances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital platforms used for communication and event management.
• Diploma in Career Guidance and Development or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working within higher education, further education or outreach programmes.
• Experience of delivering information, advice and guidance relating to higher education progression.

Further information

This role is part-time (29.2 hours per week) fixed-term until July 2027.

A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required for this role.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.