Institutional Outreach Officer

As part of our current Access & Participation agenda, a proactive and enthusiastic individual is required to work with potential students and those who influence them, in making a well-informed choice of post-18 study, including university, colleges and apprenticeships, through delivery of events, activities and new initiatives. The post will also include developing activities to support potential students’ parents and mature learners in making well-informed choices too. Under the direction of the UCS Registrar and UCS Outreach and Graduate Careers Officer at University Centre Somerset, in conjunction with the NSSW County Team Leader, the role holder contributes to the delivery of a customer-focused, cost-effective and efficient collaborative outreach service. As a member of the extended NSSW team, the role holder will be responsible for working within and collaborating with the partner institution’s existing outreach offer to maximise institutional contribution into the programme and ensure collaboration across the consortium. The NSSW outreach project is part of the Uni Connect programme funded by the Office for Students (OfS), who aim to increase the progression of students from disadvantaged backgrounds into Higher Education across Devon, Cornwall and some areas of Somerset through collaboration between partner institutions and external organisations. In collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, the role holder works with potential students and those who influence them in making a well-informed choice of post-18 study, including university, colleges and apprenticeships, through delivery of events, activities and new initiatives. All activities undertaken within this role will be compliant with NSSW standards, including financial and regulatory requirements, and institutional policies, including Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Ethics and Data Protection. UCS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities.