Widening Participation Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Teesside University is seeking a motivated Widening Participation Assistant to support planning, delivery and coordination of outreach activities aimed at underrepresented groups. You will engage schools and community partners, deliver events and manage Student Ambassadors within a hybrid working pattern.

The role requires organising and presenting activities, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in organising and delivering events or activities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confidence in delivering presentations and engaging diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver events and workshops as part of the outreach programme.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges and community partners.
• Coordinate and manage Student Ambassadors and outreach activity.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation to evidence impact.

Skills

Event coordination

Public speaking

Communication

Time management

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our Student Recruitment & Outreach team as a Widening Participation Assistant. This role plays a key part in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of outreach activity designed to engage underrepresented groups and meet the University’s Access and Participation Plan targets. You will deliver events and workshops, build relationships with schools, colleges, and community partners, and support the effective organisation of outreach activity, including the coordination and management of Student Ambassadors. You will also contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of activity to evidence impact and inform future delivery.

The successful candidate will have experience of organising and delivering events or activities, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Confidence in delivering presentations and engaging a range of audiences is essential, alongside a flexible, team-focused approach. Experience in student recruitment, working with underrepresented groups, or supporting Student Ambassador schemes would be advantageous.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person. Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

Interview date - Friday 25 September 2026

Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University (https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/jobs/index.cfm)

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Widening Participation Assistant

Company: Teesside University

Salary: £26,707 - £30,378

Hours: Full-time

Location: Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Aug 2026

Closing date: 2 Sept 2026

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