Pathways Outreach Assistant - Maternity Cover

University of Leicester School of Business; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at the University of Leicester for an enthusiastic individual to join the Pathways team and support learners aged 11+ in understanding higher education options. The role focuses on outreach and providing guidance to foster educational progression, collaborating closely with local schools and community organizations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Interest in equality, education, and community engagement.
• Experience working with learners aged 11+.
• Ability to maintain energy and positivity in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local schools to provide impartial information and guidance.
• Deliver bespoke outreach workshops and events to raise awareness about higher education.
• Support students in overcoming barriers to education and career opportunities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Communication skills

Supportive attitude

Job description

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, enthusiastic individual to join the Pathways team. Pathways is one of 29 partnerships working to deliver the Office for Students (OFS) current collaborative widening participation scheme – Uni Connect.

Working as a key member of the Pathways team (comprising staff based across Loughborough University, University of Leicester, De Montfort University, and Leicester College), this role involves working with learners across local schools to offer impartial Information, Advice, and Guidance. The aim is to support learners where there is low progression into higher education, exploring their potential and supporting them in considering all options. Using the facilities, knowledge, and experience of our partner organizations, the post holder will help shape and deliver bespoke outreach workshops, events, and initiatives to raise awareness of routes into and opportunities offered by higher education.

Day-to-day, you will work with students aged 11+ in school and community settings to understand their knowledge of education and training opportunities. You will support them in overcoming barriers, real or perceived, to pursuing higher education and entering the world of work.

Based at the University of Leicester, the role will work closely with colleagues across the Future Students Office, specifically with the wider Schools and Colleges Outreach Team. You will collaborate with colleagues involved in the Pathways project across organizations as part of a supportive, enthusiastic team.

About You

This role requires someone who enjoys working with learners aged 11+ and believes that successful progression in education—whether to university, higher or degree apprenticeships, or other higher education pathways—can lead to great opportunities.

You should be enthusiastic, team-minded, and able to maintain energy and positivity despite challenges or slow progress. An interest in young people, equality, education, and community is essential. You will have access to training and personal development opportunities to support your growth in this role.

Additional Information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Jessica Bogic, Pathways Project Manager, at [e-mail].

Applications for job share will be considered.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world and people's lives for 100 years. Joining us means becoming part of a community of Citizens of Change, including staff, students, and graduates worldwide.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. This includes our core missions of teaching and research, as well as supporting staff, students, and the local community.

We are committed to staff wellbeing and environmental sustainability, offering a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave, along with career development opportunities in a supportive environment.