Institutional Outreach Officer - Next Steps South West

University of Exeter; Penryn; Ibrido; GBP 26.000 - 31.000; Part-time

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University of Exeter in Penryn, Cornwall, is seeking a proactive part-time role to support the Next Steps South West (NSSW) outreach programme. The post is fixed-term until 31 August 2027 with hybrid working (campus/school and home) and flexible hours during term time.

The role involves coordinating outreach activities across schools and HE colleges in the South West, reporting to the central NSSW team in Plymouth and county offices, with safeguarding duties and DBS checks as part of the process.

Mansioni

• Deliver outreach activities to secondary school and Further Education college students across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.
• Liaise with NSSW colleagues and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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This part-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until 31 August 2027. The role is based in our Penryn Campus in Cornwall and will be involved in outreach activities across the county. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus/in school and some from home. We may offer flexibility to concentrate working hours during term time.

Salary will be £28,589, (pro rata) on Grade C subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check. At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment.

The Role

A proactive and enthusiastic individual is required to join the Next Steps South West (NSSW) Project. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the delivery of outreach activities to secondary school and Further Education college students through a collaborative project of key stakeholders, comprising universities and Higher Education (HE) colleges in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. NSSW is part of the national Uni Connect project and is funded by the Office for Students (OfS) to encourage awareness of, and access to, Higher Education for identified individuals from target groups in schools where progression to HE is low.

The role holder will liaise with colleagues across NSSW and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This post is based at the University of Exeter, and will have strategic guidance and reporting requirements from the central NSSW team based at Plymouth University and in the satellite County offices.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Lottie Stanley, Student Access and FE Relationship Manager, [e-mail]