Widening Access Officer

6 months ago


Ormskirk, United Kingdom Edge Hill University Full time

_**We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.**_

**About the Role**

This is an exciting opportunity for a Widening Access Officer to join the Widening Access and Participation team to support the University in furthering its Widening Access objectives, and achieving the targets outlined in our Access and Participation Plan (APP) through the development, implementation and evaluation of a range of targeted programmes and events for prospective students and their supporters.

You will work closely and collaboratively with other members of the Widening Access and Participation team, and with colleagues from across the University on a range of targeted programmes and events. You will be able to work independently, being responsible for the development of new programmes and activity to support our APP and you will also be able to effectively influence others to help in the fulfilment of strategic aims by leading, inspiring and developing effective informal teams and networks.

**About You**

As Widening Access Officer, you will:

- Be able to work independently, being responsible for the development of new programmes and activity to support our APP.
- Effectively influence others to help in the fulfilment of strategic aims by leading, inspiring and developing effective informal teams and networks.
- Have good analytical skills for working with data in order to take an evidence based, Theory of Change approach to project design and development.
- Have excellent communication skills in order to build relationships with teachers, adviser, community and cultural groups as well as colleagues from within the institution.

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.

**Rewards & Benefits**
- A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
- Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
- Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
- Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
- A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career.
- Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

**About Us**

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success storyan institution that improves and impresses year after year” - Times Higher Education.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,487.00-£32,982.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EHA2137-0823


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