Widening Participation Officer in Cheltenham

Fixed term contract until 31 August 2027

Areyou passionate about supporting young people to achievetheir ambitions? Join the GROWS team, apartnership of Gloucestershire's higher education providers led by theUniversity of Gloucestershire, delivering the Office for Students (OfS) UniConnect Programme across the county.

We are recruiting for two roles (FTC until 31 August 2027) aGrade 6, Widening Participation Officer and a Grade 5, Outreach Support Officerrole.

About the Roles:

Both roles play a key part in inspiring and informingsecondary school students about their future education options, includinguniversity and apprenticeships. By delivering a range of presentations andworkshops you’ll enthusiastically inform and engage young people to think aboutand plan their futures.

As a Widening Participation Officer (WPO) you'll projectmanage, plan and deliver a wide range of activities, events and presentationsboth in local schools and on campus. These include everything fromsubject-specific enrichment sessions and hands-on campus experiences totailored information, advice and guidance (IAG) on educational pathways andcareers.

If you're someone who thrives on working directly with youngpeople, enjoys planning and delivering events, and believes in the power ofeducation to transform lives, this is your chance to be part of a team thatworks to break down barriers and improve access to education.

You'll work flexibly, with time spent in schools, on campus,and working from home. Access to a vehicle is important due to the nature ofthe role and equipment that needs to be taken to schools and colleges todeliver the sessions.

If you would like an informal conversation about either role,please contact Catherine Wilks cwilks@glos.ac.uk

Additional information

We also haveopportunities for more flexible working with part-timer hourly paid roles. If you are interested in hearing about thesecontact us on the email above.

The salaryrange shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annualinflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptionalcircumstances.

You must be eligible and have right to work in the UK aswe are unable offer sponsorship for this role

Key Dates

Remote onlinepresentations 27 August

Interviews 2September

To avoid disappointment, please apply early as we reservethe right to close this vacancy should a suitable candidate be identified.

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The University is committed to building a diverse andinclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currentlyunder-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a DisabilityConfident Employer,demonstratingour commitment to ensuring that theUniversity is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, weguarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability setout in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within theperson specification.

The University has also signed the Armed ForcesCovenant,demonstratingour commitment to ensuring that those whoserve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treatedfairly and are not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensurefair andequitabletreatment throughout the recruitment process,recognise and value the transferable skills and experience gained throughmilitary service. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview toveterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria withinthe job specification.

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