Future U Senior Outreach Officer
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When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
About the role:
Future U is a collaborative outreach programme bringing together universities, colleges, schools and businesses across Lancashire. Future U is part of the Office for Students' Uni Connect Programme, which supports young people to overcome barriers, fulfil their potential and increase progression to Level 4 study and beyond. The Senior Outreach Officer will oversee a programme of outreach activities to support learners in targeted schools. Working with the wider Future U central team, partners and other stakeholders work collaboratively to off specific opportunities to support groups of learners who are underrepresented at HE. The role holder will be expected to coordinate a range of collaborative projects with Future U's partner institutions.
About you:
Candidates will be educated to undergraduate level or have the equivalent experiential learning. The post holder will have experience in widening participation within the educational sector together with experience co-ordinating projects with multiple areas of activity. You will have excellent IT skills and interpersonal communication skills along with the ability to develop and maintain accurate records.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.