Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer (Outreach)

at  Anglia Ruskin University

ABOUT ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

GUIDANCE NOTES:

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
Job Category

Administrative
Vacancy Type

Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration

12 months
Employment Type

Full time
Salary From

£29,605 per annum
Salary To

£34,980 per annum
Location

Home, Chelmsford/Cambridge/Peterborough
Faculty/Prof Service

Corporate Marketing
Ref No
2948
Closing Date
16/06/2024

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Outreach Officer (12-month fixed-term) to join our Schools and Colleges Engagement team within the Directorate of Corporate Marketing. This role supports our Access and Participation Plan and Education Action Plan targets.
You will work with the team to develop engaging face-to-face and virtual activities, that engage core target groups, for primary, secondary, and Further Education students, both on and off campus. Most activity programmes will be progressive, and all will focus on raising attainment.
To succeed, you should have a degree or relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience with ongoing professional development. You must be passionate about working with diverse groups, from primary age to mature students, and knowledgeable about higher education progression. Essential qualities include being an innovative, proactive, and highly organised thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must also be adept at building relationships and confident in organising and presenting group activities.
The role is based at either the Chelmsford, Cambridge, or Peterborough campus, with remote working options. Travel to schools, campuses and occasional work outside normal hours are expected.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children’s barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
It is expected that face-to-face interviews will take place on Monday 1 July 2024 (campus tbc)
Informal enquiries can be made to Margot Broadbent-Yale, Schools and Colleges Senior Officer at margot.broadbent-yale@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.