Mentoring Programme Lead (60% FTE) - Wales

School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Bangor University is seeking a part-time Project Officer (60% FTE) for the Reaching Wider programme. You will recruit, train and coordinate HE undergraduates to mentor 14–25 learners, delivering support across Wales.

The role involves working with partners, delivering training, and ensuring safeguarding and inclusive practice. The position is a fixed-term maternity cover, with potential remote/hybrid working and on-campus locations in Bangor or Wrexham.

Qualifications

• Educated to 2 AS Levels or 1 A level or NVQ level 4 in a relevant subject area.
• Professional qualification or accreditation relevant to the role.
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in relevant subject area or teaching based qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager to establish good working relationships with stakeholders to deliver the project.
• Recruit mentees and mentors to the programme and manage engagement.
• Coordinate use of the mentoring platform and deliver online mentor training sessions.
• Work with schools, colleges, and FE/HE partners to identify needs and widen access.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of all participants and vetting where required.
• Promote Welsh medium and bilingual materials in line with policy.
• Contribute to evaluation and monitoring of programme outcomes.

Skills

Self-motivated

Ambassador

Team-player

Planning & delivery

Organisational skills

Autonomous

Education

Two AS Levels or 1 A Level or NVQ4

Professional qualifications / accreditation

Degree level / teaching qualification

Job description

Bangor University is seeking a part-time Project Officer (60% FTE) for the Reaching Wider programme. You will recruit, train and coordinate HE undergraduates to mentor 14–25 learners, delivering support across Wales.

The role involves working with partners, delivering training, and ensuring safeguarding and inclusive practice. The position is a fixed-term maternity cover, with potential remote/hybrid working and on-campus locations in Bangor or Wrexham.