Widening Participation Officer

2 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

The School of Law seeks to appoint a Widening Participation Officer. The Widening Participation Officer will develop and support the School’s pro bono, co-curricular and work experience programmes, and will work with internal and external partners to develop and implement the School’s widening participation and employability agendas.
- The post holder will be responsible for administering the School of Law’s Work Experience Scheme and Work Experience Bursary Scheme.
- The post holder will organise the School of Law’s annual Pro Bono and Co-Curricular Fair and assist with the organisation of pro bono and co-curricular activities.
- The post holder will liaise with the Director of Enterprise, Alumni, and external agencies and legal professionals in order to develop the work experience, pro bono and co-curricular programmes.
- The post holder will evaluate and report on the contribution of pro bono and co-curricular activities and work experience to the Widening Participation agenda using appropriate internal review mechanisms.

The post holder will develop and embed Widening Participation strategies within the Law School, in consultation with the University’s Student Recruitment and Outreach Office.

**Widening Participation Officer will support and develop the School of Law’s Widening Participation programme through the organization of pro bono, co-curricular and work experience opportunities for students.**

**You will have**:

- Ability to work with internal and external partners to create and deliver opportunities for students
- Ability to complete administrative tasks promptly and effectively
- Ability to work with University systems and policies
- Experience of planning events.

**Informal contact details**

**Alternative informal contact details**

**Contact role**:
Director of Enterprise

**Contact role**:
Executive Administration Manager

**Contact name**:
Alison Bisset

**Contact name**:
Angela Foxon

**Contact phone**:
0118 378 5672

**Contact phone**:
0118 378 8598

**Closing Date: 27 August 2023**

**Interview Date: 15 September (provisional)**

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.



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