Education Outreach Officer

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This is a secondment opportunity and t his   role is available to current employees at the University of Leeds only.

Salary: Grade 5 (£25,742 – £29,605 p.a. depending upon experience) 

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you want to play a key outreach role in recruiting the best students, irrespective of background? Do you have experience of working with young people and an ability to relate to and motivate them? 

The Education Outreach team works in partnership with teams across the University in promoting the University so that we recruit the brightest and best students

irrespective of background. The team develop and deliver a range of on-campus and online events, as well as travel across the country attending Higher Education events in schools and colleges. The team is instrumental in leading and supporting our co-ordinated and focused approach to outreach, working collaboratively with subject and contextual outreach teams across the Service and key stakeholders with widening access and student success remits. You will take an active role in all activity.

You will develop, deliver and evaluate activities to support student recruitment including widening participation. You will also represent the University at national and regional Higher Education Conventions, and in schools and colleges to ensure that learners, teachers, careers advisers and parents understand the benefits of studying at Leeds, our courses and the progression routes available.

You will deliver a range of presentations and workshops to support progression to the University and higher education more generally. You will also provide support in the administration, evaluation and reporting of events and support for the IT system for managing our relationships with schools and colleges.

The role will involve evening, occasional weekend work as well as some overnight stays.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Geraldine Musajjakawa, Education Outreach Lead Officer

[email protected]

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Professional Services
School/Institute:  Educational Engagement
Category:  Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade: 
Grade 5
Salary: 
£25,742 to £29,605
per annum
Post Type: 
Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (Fixed-term until 31 July 2024 – temporary replacement cover)
Release Date:  Friday 26 January 2024
Closing Date:  Sunday 11 February 2024
Reference:  PSEDE1129
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