Schools, Colleges, and Outreach Officer

The highly successful, fast-paced and innovative Schools, Colleges and Outreach Team within Future Students is seeking to appoint a Schools, Colleges and Outreach Officer to support its liaison activities with schools and colleges across the Southeast Wales region. The postholder will also support schools and colleges liaison activity for the University’s Faculties, in particular, Sport within the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, and subjects within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science.

Reporting to the Senior Schools, Colleges and Outreach Officer, the role will involve delivering engaging presentations to large audiences of students, parents, carers and teachers, as well as organising events that provide school and college students with an insight into studying and student life at the University of South Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and confident communicator who is passionate about promoting the University of South Wales and inspiring future students. The postholder will work within a dynamic team and gain valuable experience across a range of student recruitment and marketing activities.

A key aspect of the role will be to develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, demonstrate creativity and initiative, and have experience in delivering activities for young people and prospective students. Flexibility, a proactive approach and a strong work ethic are essential.

This position is based at Pontypridd Campus, Treforest of the University of South Wales, however the post-holder will be expected to work from home and from other campuses when required. Please note that extensive travel is required as part of this role, and the post-holder will be required to work weekends and evenings.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Christopher Edwards, Student Recruitment and Outreach Manager, by emailing Christopher.edwards1@southwales.ac.uk.

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

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USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.