Do you have experience of and a passion for working with schools and young people, especially those from under represented social groups? If so, this exciting opportunity in the University's Division of Arts and Humanities could be just right for you.

The role would see you working with colleagues within the Marketing, Recruitment & Engagement team and across the wider Division, as well as the central Outreach and Widening Participation department, to coordinate and deliver outreach activity, and making a valuable contribution to student recruitment and widening participation in higher education.

As Outreach Officer you will:

plan, and deliver where appropriate, outreach demonstrations, interventions and activities to potential students and partner organisations both on and offsite as part of a divisional programme
oversee the recruitment, DBS checking process, training and mentoring of all undergraduate and postgraduate Student Ambassadors involved in the Division’s outreach activities
develop the Division's widening participation offering to support students who would not normally consider going to university but have the potential to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have/be:

educated to A level standard or equivalent
experience of working with schools and young people, especially those from under represented social groups
demonstrable experience of working within an administrative role
some prior knowledge and understanding of and empathy with the issues surrounding widening participation and inclusiveness in higher education

The Division of Arts and Humanities is a thriving academic community with a strong tradition of interdisciplinarity. Our work spans architecture, the creative arts and design, languages and linguistics, history and archaeology, literature, music, philosophy and religion.

The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. We employ around 6,000 staff, including academic and research staff and a full range of support and administration staff. Our stunning main campus in Canterbury, Kent was founded in 1965 and is set among green and tranquil open space overlooking the spectacular Cathedral. Our staff enjoy competitive salaries, an occupational pension scheme, generous holiday entitlements and a great working environment.

Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process please contact the Resourcing Team at jobs@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: AHUM-010-20

Closing Date:
23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 17 January 2021 (unless otherwise stated)



Further details:

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels