Access, Student Success and Development Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester is seeking an Access, Student Success and Development Coordinator to enhance student engagement and support underrepresented communities. The role involves collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience working with underrepresented groups in higher education.
• Ability to prioritize a varied workload.
• Experience motivating and supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Support projects focused on community building and academic skills.
• Collaborate within the Access & Success team.
• Deliver excellent activities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Supervision

Job description

Access, Student Success and Development Coordinator, Manchester

Client: The University of Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6de708fdd177

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description:

The Access & Student Success team is responsible for ensuring that the University identifies and recruits students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds, encouraging progression into higher education, particularly within its local communities, and supporting the successful continuation, attainment, and progression of on-course students who may face barriers.

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Access, Student Success and Development Coordinator.

The post holder would benefit from experience working with underrepresented groups in HE. Key skills include the ability to prioritize a varied workload in a busy environment, a flexible approach, creative problem-solving, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and experience motivating and supervising others.

The successful candidate will support projects focused on community building, belonging, academic skills, and personal development for students, including initiatives like Manchester 10/10 for Black heritage students and programs supporting students from Black, Asian, and Ethnic minority communities, as well as care-experienced and sanctuary-seeking students.

The role involves working collaboratively within the wider Access & Success team in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and initiative to deliver excellent activities.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas

As an equal opportunities employer, the university encourages applications from all qualified persons and is committed to the Race Equality Charter Mark principles. We particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities underrepresented at this level.

Our university supports flexible working arrangements. More information can be found here.

Please note: We cannot respond to inquiries or accept CVs/applications from recruitment agencies. Applicants should refer to the person specification when completing the application form.

Enquiries about the vacancy:

Name: Charlotte Stringfellow, Student Access, Success and Development Officer

Application portal: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy closes at midnight on the closing date.

See the link below for the Further Particulars document with the person specification criteria.