Access and Outreach Support Officer

REF: BEDS0739

University of Bedfordshire
Centre for Academic Partnerships

The University of Bedfordshire is a modern and innovative University. Our main campuses in Luton, Bedford and Milton Keynes are home to international and multi-cultural learning communities. We contribute enormously to our local and regional economy, reflecting and inspiring the global ambitions and outlook of our students and partners in research, business and wider civil society.

This role is part of a significant, University-wide investment into keeping the University accessible, securing the success of our students and providing them with an excellent student experience. It is a matter of the highest strategic importance to the University that we maintain and improve upon our strong track record for widening access.

The Access & Outreach Support Officer will play a key role in the delivery and further development of the Access Outreach Programme which includes a broad range of activities and projects directed at target groups within defined catchment areas.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to work across a wide range of audiences and age groups. You will display drive, enthusiasm and commitment, working flexibly to ensure the effective delivery of activity and project outcomes to clear targets and deadlines. You should display a good understanding of the UK education system and factors impacting access to higher education.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post then please contact Tim Gregory at tim.gregory@beds.ac.uk or on 01582 743 867

Due to the Home Office and UK Visas & Immigration requirements on immigration and Right to Work in the UK, the University of Bedfordshire can only accept job applications from Non EEA applicants who hold a current Tier 1 or Tier 2 (in country) visa and their status allows them to work and reside in the UK with no restrictions.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

To apply:

Please log on to our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs and complete the online application.

Please quote reference number and job title. Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.

All applications must be received by midnight on the closing date. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

Closing date: 6 November 2016.
Interview date: 23 November 2016.