Student Outreach Officer (Widening Participation)

About the role

The University of the Built Environment is looking for a permanent, part-time Student Outreach Officer (17.5 hours per week, pattern negotiable at interview) within Education and Students, Widening Participation. The role supports widening participation, social mobility and inclusive student recruitment by developing, coordinating and delivering outreach activities that inspire learners from underrepresented backgrounds to consider higher education and careers in the built environment. Work is split between the Horizons, Reading office and home, with at least one day a week in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and deliver school and college presentations, subject taster sessions, masterclasses, careers workshops, teacher and adviser events, community engagement activities and virtual outreach programmes.
• Provide accurate information on higher education, student finance, admissions, student support and careers in the built environment.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges, multi-academy trusts, local authorities, employers and community organisations, acting as a key contact for partner institutions.
• Work with academic schools to develop subject-specific outreach and support the recruitment, training and supervision of Student Ambassadors.
• Maintain records of outreach activity and outcomes using CRM and tracking systems (including HEAT), analyse participation data and feedback, and report on impact.
• Follow safeguarding policies, carry out risk assessments for outreach activities and comply with data protection, health and safety guidance.

Required profile

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working with schools, colleges, young people or community organisations.
• Experience delivering presentations to a range of audiences and organising events, workshops or engagement programmes.
• Experience planning and delivering educational outreach, widening participation, student recruitment or careers activities is desirable.
• Experience managing student ambassadors or volunteers is desirable.

Required skills

• Monitoring activities and keeping accurate records.
• Collecting data and producing reports to measure impact and outcomes (desirable).
• Working independently and collaboratively within a team (desirable).