Full time, Fixed Term
Location: York
Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum
Introduction to YSJ university
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The Team
The role sits within the Student Recruitment & Widening Participation Team which consists of a team of 13 staff and circa 150 Student Ambassadors.
The Role
The Widening Participation Officers plays a significant role in supporting underrepresented groups within higher education. They organise and deliver key interventions, using research and data. They play a significant role in helping the University meet its Access and Participation Plan objectives. Excellent project managers, they coordinate a variety of internal stakeholders and often work collaboratively with external stakeholders such as charities and other universities. They also organise school and college visits and attend external recruitment events such as UCAS and UKUS fairs and events at schools and colleges.
Required Skills and Experience
The role requires a significant amount of project work and the postholder must be a strong project manager who is able to develop positive relationships with internal stakeholders. They must be able to work with data and conduct research in order to devise, deliver and evaluate interventions to support underrepresented groups within higher education. The postholder will be a strong presenter and communicator and possess the ability to connect with, and provide high-quality Information Advice and Guidance to people of different ages and from various backgrounds. The role requires working unsociable hours, including some weekends, and occasional travel across the UK.
Additional Information
For informal queries about the role, please contact Grant Saker, Head of Student Recruitment & Widening Participation on g.saker1@yorksj.ac.uk or 07538904133.
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. However, we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
Closing Date: 21 May 2026
Category: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)
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