COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

University Academy 92 (UA92); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UA92 is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to enhance access to Higher Education for underrepresented communities. This role involves building relationships with schools and leading outreach initiatives across Greater Manchester, contributing to a socially driven mission focused on inclusivity and diversity in education.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Purpose-driven work culture

Innovative ideas encouraged

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a youth-facing or community engagement role.
• Energy and ability to connect with diverse communities.
• Excellent organizational skills and project management.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with schools and community groups.
• Deliver outreach and recruitment events in various formats.
• Support young people from all backgrounds in accessing Higher Education.

Skills

Community engagement

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Proactive mindset

Job description

Role: Community Engagement coordinator

Type: Permanent 37.5 hours per week

Location:UA92 Old Trafford M16 OPU & UA92 Business School M3 5JS

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000

At UA92, we’re rewriting the rules of Higher Education. Our mission is simple: to make Higher Education accessible to everyone.

We’re now looking for a passionate and driven Community Engagement Coordinator to join our ambitious team. This is your opportunity to be part of a game-changing institution that places social mobility and inclusivity at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As our Community Engagement Coordinator, you’ll be on the front line of widening access to university for underrepresented communities. You’ll connect with schools, youth groups, community leaders and organisations across Greater Manchester and beyond building meaningful, long-term relationships that inspire the next generation of students to see university as a real and exciting option.

Whether it’s delivering inspirational sessions in schools, leading community-led events, or designing engaging outreach strategies, you’ll be at the core of UA92’s mission to disrupt the traditional education model.

What You’ll Do

• Build and nurture strong relationships with schools, colleges, and community groups.
• Deliver innovative outreach and recruitment events both online and in-person.
• Be a visible and trusted face of UA92 in communities across Greater Manchester.
• Help shape a more diverse and inclusive student body by supporting young people from all backgrounds to take their next step into Higher Education.
• Track impact and evaluate engagement to continuously evolve and improve what we do.
  
  

We’re not just looking for someone with the right experience, we want someone who lives and breathes our values: We Care. We’re Brave & Bold. We’re Inclusive.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 2 years of experience in a youth-facing or community engagement role.
• Energy, creativity and a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
• Excellent organisational skills and the confidence to manage multiple projects.
• A proactive, self-starting approach and a real passion for social impact.
  
  

Why UA92?

• Work in a purpose-led, socially driven environment where your ideas matter.
• Join a passionate, collaborative team focused on breaking barriers to education.
• Be part of a movement that’s transforming Higher Education for the better.
  
  

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