Widening Participation Officer (EHA1293-0323)

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

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Widening Participation Officer to join the Student Recruitment department working with an engaged and committed team and with senior stakeholders across the university. This role enhances our capacity to deliver evidence-based student success initiatives from induction onwards, in response our Access and Participation Plan (APP) targets and strategic aims. 

Working with the Head of Access and Participation, this role will maximise success amongst students from a wide range of underrepresented backgrounds – particularly amongst students at risk of non-continuation and lower than expected degree attainment.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Emma Hall, Interim Head of Access and Participation at emma.hall@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

As Widening Participation Officer, you will:

Have experience of project coordination and be organised and able to meet deadlines.Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Be committed to equality of opportunity and supporting a diverse range of students.Work well independently as well as part of a team and be comfortable forming strong working relationships with colleagues across the University.

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.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

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 facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.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 16.3%

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 story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 07 Apr 2023

Department: Support

Salary: £29,762 to £32,411 per annum
Permanent