Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer - Outreach

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer to enhance outreach efforts for diverse student groups in Peterborough. The role involves developing engaging activities and supporting students' progression to higher education. Candidates should possess a degree and excellent communication skills, with a passion for working with various communities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Passionate about working with diverse groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop face-to-face and virtual activities for students.
• Engage with core target groups including care leavers and students with SEND.
• Build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Education

Degree level education

Job description

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Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer - Outreach, Peterborough

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Client:

ARU

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARUs research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields. We deliver impactful research that tackles pressing issues and benefits our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognized by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health, and Social Care students in the East of England, and among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Outreach Officer to join the Schools and Colleges Engagement team within the Corporate Marketing Directorate. This role will support the delivery of our Access and Participation Plan and Education Action Plan, focusing on students who are care leavers or have care experience.

Your primary responsibility will be to develop a range of face-to-face and virtual activities that engage core target groups, including primary, secondary, and Further Education students on and off campus. This includes, but is not limited to, students from Gypsy / Roma / Traveller Communities, care leaver/experienced students, students with SEND, and students from Military Families. The programs will be progressive and aim to raise attainment.

To succeed, you should be educated to degree level and passionate about working with diverse groups, from primary to mature students, as well as their parents, carers, and teachers. You should be well-informed about progression routes to higher education and interested in supporting young people and mature learners to take confident next steps.

You need to be an innovative, creative thinker who is enthusiastic, proactive, patient, and highly organized. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are essential, along with the ability to engage and motivate others. Building and maintaining relationships with colleagues, partners, and external stakeholders is crucial. Confidence in organizing and presenting group activities is also required.

The successful candidate will be based at the Chelmsford, Cambridge, or Peterborough campus, with options for remote work. Regular travel to schools and colleges, occasional travel between campuses, and occasional work outside normal hours are expected.

Face-to-face interviews are expected to be held on Thursday, 12th December (location TBC).

We offer an agile working culture and extensive benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel schemes, and a competitive relocation package. For full details, please visit our page.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. ARU will conduct online searches as part of the due diligence process for shortlisted candidates.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all community sections.

All employees must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

Guidance Notes:

For key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria outlined in the person specification.