Student Outreach Officer

South West Community Chaplaincy; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Built Environment is seeking a motivated Student Outreach Officer to widen participation, drive social mobility, and support inclusive access to higher education. You will design, coordinate and deliver outreach activities that encourage learners from all backgrounds to explore higher education and careers in the built environment sector.

This is a part-time role (17.5 hrs/wk), split between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and home, with a salary of £12,000–£13,000 p.a.

Qualifications

• Experience working with schools, colleges, young people or community organisations.
• Experience monitoring activities and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to engage and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and deliver a range of outreach activities.
• Support the recruitment, training, supervision and development of Student Ambassadors involved in outreach activities.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments are undertaken for outreach activities.
• Use insight and evaluation findings to inform future programme development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Outreach coordination

Community engagement

Customer service

Record keeping

Job description

Student Outreach Officer

Part time (17.5 hrs/wk), permanent

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home

Salary £12,000 to £13,000 pa (£24,000 to £26,000 FTE) plus benefits

We are seeking a motivated Student Outreach Officer to play a pivotal role in widening participation, driving social mobility, and supporting inclusive access to higher education.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in the design, coordination and delivery of exciting outreach activities that encourage learners from all backgrounds to explore higher education and discover career opportunities within the built environment sector.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to make a real difference, providing advice and guidance that empowers prospective students to make informed decisions about their future.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Develop, coordinate and deliver a range of outreach activities
• Support the recruitment, training, supervision and development of Student Ambassadors involved in outreach activities
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments are undertaken for outreach activities
• Use insight and evaluation findings to inform future programme development and continuous improvement

Our main requirements:

• Experience working with schools, colleges, young people or community organisations
• Experience monitoring activities and maintaining accurate records
• Ability to engage and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to excellent customer service

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

Vacancy closes on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 17:00.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.