WP Ops

This role will provide administrative support to the University's outreach and widening participation team, to ensure that the department's outreach projects and activities are organised and administered effectively, with the overall aim of supporting the University in meeting its obligations detailed in the Access and Participation Plan (APP). Reporting to the APP/Widening Participation Operations & Compliance Manager, this role will be integral to ensuring that the department runs efficiently, with processes in place to ensure compliance to external regulation.

As a Widening Participation Operations and Compliance Administrative Assistant you can expect to be involved in :

• Providing administrative support to colleagues within the Outreach & Widening Participation team to ensure requests are completed in a timely manner and that a high customer service is consistently achieved.
• Providing administrative support for partner school/college outreach projects to ensure that events and activities are organised to a high standard and in line with departmental procedures.
• Data entry using the HEAT database to ensure the appropriate monitoring and tracking of outreach activities, participants and ambassadors
• Supporting with the administration of any scholarships delivered by the O&WP department

What will you bring to the role ?

• Computer literacy and an ability to develop and maintain systematic approaches, including proficiency in the use of Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience in a busy and challenging environment
• Previous experience working in an administrative capacity in an office
• Understanding of widening participation

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact quoting reference number EE-006-25

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

• Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

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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.

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Section

Access and Participation Plan Ops and Compliance

Location

Canterbury

Salary

£24,685 to £26,093 per annum

Grade

Grade 4

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Release Date

Tuesday 16 December 2025

Closing Date

23.59 hours GMT on Monday 05 January 2026 (unless otherwise stated*)

Reference

EE R