The Wessex Inspiration Network (WIN) is one of the UniConnect consortia being funded by the Office for Students (OfS) to increase progression of under-represented students to higher education. The focus is in areas where fewer than average numbers of qualified young people continue to further study. The WIN works across Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and Wiltshire and is led by the University of Bath, but has members from across HE, FE, schools and local employers. The WIN Engagement Officer leads the partnership’s liaison with schools and colleges to plan, coordinate and deliver outreach activity, ensuring that events are effectively designed, well communicated and responsive to the needs of the institutions we support. This includes maintaining strong working relationships with universities, schools, colleges and external partners, helping them to understand the full range of opportunities available and supporting those opportunities through to delivery. About you The successful candidate will be a personable, driven, and passionate person who can create and maintain strong relationships with people at all levels across different types of organisations. You will understand the UK education system and as a self-starter you’ll be keen to make a difference in the local education sector. have a can-do attitude and be resilient and tenacious when developing relationships. be able to see the bigger picture across the region and be able to understand how different organisations can ‘fit’ into the solutions for educational challenges across the region. seek to understand and share activities already on offer in the region, and identify areas of need. create relationships with schools, organisations, local authorities, charities and HE and FE providers across the region. create spaces (small meetings, or conference style events) where parties can come together to identify the educational challenges in the region and then begin to facilitate solutions (ensuring the right people are connected, or working with partners). Further information This is a fixed-term role until 30 October 2026, with the potential for extension based on future funding from the Office for Students. T ravel outside of the university is expected, alongside attendance at meetings and events outside of normal working hours, therefore a current UK driving licence is required. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check is required for this role. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Joanne Bonnet, Head of the Wessex Inspiration Network at jtb65@bath.ac.uk or Andrew Ross, Deputy Director (Student Recruitment and Admissions) & Head of Access, Recruitment and Outreach at ajr55@bath.ac.uk. We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. What we can offer you We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer: Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more A family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce Relocation allowance Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn. Closing Date: 31 Mar 2026 Department: Management, Specialist and Administration Salary: £31,236 to £37,694