Institutional Outreach Officer

Yeovil College; Mudford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £27,594

37 hours per week

30 days holiday

Pension scheme 16.1%

Staff discount scheme

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering

Cycle to work

Free staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College seeks an Institutional Outreach Officer to raise aspirations and connect young people with Higher Education. You will lead NSSW collaboration activities across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, coordinating events, visits, and resources from planning through delivery.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with schools, UCAS knowledge, and widening access, with a focus on disadvantaged learners and progression into Higher Education.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Shows passion for raising aspirations and helping young people.
• Collaborative approach with commitment to widening access.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver outreach activities.
• Organise events, university visits and student ambassador opportunities.
• Develop resources and monitor impact of activities.
• Build relationships with schools and partner organisations in the region.

Skills

Outreach coordination

Communication skills

Event planning

Relationship building

Widening participation

HE knowledge (UCAS)

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Institutional Outreach Officer

Make a real difference to young people's futures as our Institutional Outreach Officer at Yeovil College. You'll inspire the next generation, raise aspirations and open doors to Higher Education through engaging activities and partnerships across the region. Bring your passion for supporting young people to a varied and rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact.

Working as part of our Higher Education team and the Next Steps South West (NSSW) collaboration, you'll plan, coordinate and deliver engaging outreach activities that encourage more young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to progress into Higher Education. From organising events, university visits and student ambassador opportunities to developing resources, supporting learners and monitoring the impact of activities, you'll see projects through from start to finish. You'll build strong relationships with schools and partner organisations across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, sharing knowledge and helping young people understand their options, from university applications and student finance to the support available in Higher Education. If you're organised, enjoy working with people and want a role that combines creativity, collaboration and a genuine sense of purpose, this is a great opportunity to make your mark while supporting the continued development of Higher Education at Yeovil College.

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for raising aspirations and helping young people see the opportunities Higher Education can offer.
• Confident communication skills to engage with students, schools, colleges, universities and a wide range of partners.
• Strong organisation and initiative to coordinate activities, visits, resources and events from planning through to delivery.
• Knowledge of Higher Education including UCAS, student finance, entry requirements and progression routes, or the enthusiasm to develop this knowledge.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, with a good standard of written and verbal communication.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to widening access, supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds to progress into Higher Education.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £27,594
• Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round
• 30 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme of 16.1% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates' suitability to work with children and young adults.