Outreach Officer

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Birmingham is seeking an Outreach Officer to develop and promote outreach programs aimed at schools across the West Midlands and beyond. The role involves fostering relationships to drive recruitment, managing student ambassadors, and participating in national recruitment exhibitions. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for education, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a team. This opportunity comes with generous benefits, including annual leave and health support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Subsidised private healthcare

Free on-site gym membership

Hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and promoting outreach programs.
• Proficiency in managing and training a team.
• Ability to travel regularly across the Midlands and the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote outreach events and activities to schools.
• Foster relationships with identified schools to drive recruitment.
• Manage a team of student ambassadors for outreach activities.

Skills

Passion for education

Relationship building

Team management

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Outreach Officer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £26,707 - £27,319 per annum - SS2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role

It's an exciting time to join University College Birmingham. We are rapidly expanding our Higher Education and Further Education courses and as part of our growing School Liaison and UK recruitment team, you will play a key part on that journey.

With a passion for education, you will be responsible for developing and promoting a programme of exciting outreach events and activities to schools across the West Midlands and sometimes beyond. You will work closely with identified schools to foster strong relationships, driving recruitment and conversion activities, whilst supporting our wider Access and Participation Plan and outreach activity.

You will also be responsible for the annual recruitment of our fantastic team of student ambassadors who will also assist with the delivery of outreach activities. You will act as line manager to our student ambassadors, providing regular training wherever necessary.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for the opportunity to travel, as the role includes travel across the Midlands and wider UK to support with national recruitment exhibitions.

Benefits

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Heavily subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information

Closing Date - 11th January 2026

Interview Date - 28th January 2026

The University has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Outreach Officer, Academic Outreach Officer, University Outreach Officer, College Outreach Officer will also be considered for this role.