Outreach & Mentoring Project Coordinator

School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Bangor University seeks a part-time Project Officer (80% FTE) to recruit, train, and coordinate undergraduates as mentors for the Reaching Wider initiative across Wales. The role includes engaging with schools, FE/HE partners, and delivering mentoring sessions while ensuring safeguarding and bilingual delivery where possible.

The post is fixed-term until 31 July 2027, with some scope for remote working within the UK. Welsh language skills are desirable and the role reports to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Educated to 2 AS Levels or 1 A level or NVQ level 4 in a relevant subject area.
• Hold a professional qualification or accreditation relevant to the role.
• Experience of outreach engagement and/or mentoring programmes with Reaching Wider target cohorts in an educational context.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager to establish good working relationships with stakeholders to deliver the project.
• Recruit mentees and mentors to the programme.
• Support partners to manage the conversion process from sign-up to joining and engagement.
• Work with school 6th forms and colleges to determine their specific needs in respect of the mentoring programme.
• Deliver recruitment lunch and learn events and sessions to promote and recruit the mentors and mentees onto the programme.

Skills

Outreach engagement

Mentoring programs

Welsh language

Education

2 AS Levels or 1 A level or NVQ level 4

Professional qualification or accreditation

Degree level or teaching qualification

Job description

Bangor University seeks a part-time Project Officer (80% FTE) to recruit, train, and coordinate undergraduates as mentors for the Reaching Wider initiative across Wales. The role includes engaging with schools, FE/HE partners, and delivering mentoring sessions while ensuring safeguarding and bilingual delivery where possible.

The post is fixed-term until 31 July 2027, with some scope for remote working within the UK. Welsh language skills are desirable and the role reports to the Project Manager.