Widening Participation Assistant

Teesside University; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Teesside University is seeking a motivated Widening Participation Assistant in the Department of Student Recruitment and Marketing. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and delivering outreach activities to engage underrepresented groups and meet Access and Participation Plan targets.

You will run events, build school and community partnerships, and manage Student Ambassadors. Strong presentation and multitasking skills are essential, with experience in outreach or recruitment considered

Qualifications

• Experience of organising and delivering events or activities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confidence in delivering presentations to varied audiences.
• Flexible, team-focused approach.
• Experience in student recruitment or working with underrepresented groups; supporting Student Ambassador schemes advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver outreach activities for widening participation.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges and community partners.
• Coordinate and manage Student Ambassadors within outreach work.
• Monitor, evaluate and evidence impact of activities to inform future delivery.

Skills

Event organization

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Multi-tasking

Presentation skills

Student recruitment experience

Job description

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Location Department of Student Recruitment and Marketing

Basis Full time

Job profile for Widening Participation Assistant

Widening Participation Assistant

Department of Student Recruitment and Marketing 02/09/2026 Widening Participation Assistant

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £26,707 - £30,378 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Package Permanent Date posted 19/08/2026 Job reference T02934 Attachments Person Specification - T02934.pdf Admin Terms & Conditions.pdf Job Description - T02934.pdf

Job description

Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside. To learn more about Team Teesside click here

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.

To find out more about the benefits offered by Teesside University, please click here to access our Employee Benefits Brochure.

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

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