Widening Participation Officer (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH) Job Reference:305Job Title:Widening Participation OfficerJob Location:Gateway House Full-time/Part-time:Full-timeEmployee Weekly Hours:37.00Salary:£32,080.00 - £38,784.00 Closing Date: 25/11/2025Main duties and responsibilities De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally minded institution with a focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive.DirectorateThe Widening Participation Team (as part of a wider Schools Engagement Team) sits within the Future Students Division under the Marketing and Communications Directorate. The team's primary remit is to form positive relationships with local schools, engage face to face with young learners and potential students, promote the opportunities higher education provides and more specifically the benefits of choosing De Montfort University as the university of choice.RoleDMU is excited to advertise for a Widening Participation Officer. Reporting to the Widening Participation lead, you will develop and deliver a pre-16 outreach activity plan with a long-term focus on increasing student numbers as well as widening access, core elements our Empowering university strategy, a strategy to empower students, staff and our partners to create a fairer society. You will work in collaboration with members of the wider Marketing and Communication Directorate and other DMU stakeholders as appropriate.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have experience of developing and delivering widening participation activities, within a higher education setting, will be able to demonstrate clear strategic and operational thinking, with a long-term focus on increasing student numbers as well as widening access to higher education.The working structure will be hybrid with a blend of in school, on campus and from home. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is essential for this role.For more information about the role, please click here for the job description and person specification.ContactFor more information about the role, or if you have any queries before applying, please contact Karla Juerges at kjuerges@dmu.ac.ukInterview date is scheduled for 11th December 2025SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityInitiativeHonest and CompassionateInnovative and CreativeCommunity MindedOrganisationTeamworkReliabilityFlexibilityEducationBSc / BA DegreeHND/HNCDe Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviors both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates. For general enquiries, please contact peopleservices@dmu.ac.uk