Education Outreach Officer

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is looking for an Education Outreach Officer to support student recruitment initiatives. This role involves developing and delivering events, representing the university at conventions, and providing vital information about progression to higher education. The position offers flexible working arrangements, a generous holiday allowance, and access to several employee benefits, including a wellness program and professional development courses.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and delivering events and workshops.
• Knowledge of student recruitment processes and widening access initiatives.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver outreach activities to support student recruitment.
• Represent the University at Higher Education Conventions and events.
• Evaluate and report on events related to student recruitment.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Ability to motivate students

Strong presentation skills

Ability to evaluate activities

Job description

Interviews to be held on 30th January 2026

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 to promote the University of Leeds and 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 attend Higher Education events in schools and colleges across the UK. 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 Educational Engagement 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 and widening access. 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. The role will involve travelling across the UK for events, which includes evening work, occasional weekend work as well as some overnight stays.

Visa Eligibility

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first‑time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state‑of‑the‑art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

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

Sarah Finnigan, Education Outreach Lead Officer

Email: [e-mail]