Mentoring Officer

Job Information

Location: Docklands Campus

Salary: £39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 30 April 2026

Reference: 0659-26-PS

About the Role

The Mentoring Programme Officer will take ownership of the flagship \”Power Hour\” mentoring initiative. The role includes program management, workshop facilitation, student triage, mentor coordination, stakeholder engagement, data tracking and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and coordination of the Power Hour mentoring programme across its annual cycle
• Design and deliver engaging preparatory workshops (online and in‑person) for students
• Manage student engagement, including communications, triage and programme progression
• Coordinate and support the recruitment, training and management of external mentors
• Match students with appropriate mentors based on interests, goals and background
• Maintain accurate programme data, tracking engagement, outcomes and KPIs
• Produce regular reports and contribute to programme evaluation and continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships across the University and with external partners to support programme growth
• Promote Mentoring for All and increase student engagement through targeted campaigns and events

About You

We are looking for an organised, proactive, confident professional who is comfortable facilitating workshops, supporting students, coordinating external partners and using data to evidence impact and drive improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in mentoring, employability, student engagement or programme coordination, strong stakeholder management skills and a commitment to widening access.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring, employability or student engagement activities
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities
• Commitment to widening participation and inclusive practice

Benefits & Working Conditions

Competitive salary dependent on experience and a range of benefits. Full benefits package details are available through the University.

Equal Opportunities

The University of East London is an inclusive, equal‑opportunities employer. Our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. We are a disability confident employer and welcome all applications. We are a disability confident employer and welcome all applications.

Visa Sponsorship

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.