About the role
UCL offers a wide range of support to young people and their parents and carers, to teachers and advisors and to prospective students of all backgrounds. Our widening participation activity builds on the core principles that have been in place since the foundation of UCL in, when it was the first university in England to admit students of any religion and regardless of background. UCL aims to recruit the brightest and best students, regardless of their background. UCL Computer Science offers various outreach programmes aimed at engaging with schools and students to raise aspirations, supporting journeys into higher education, and promoting interest in computer science.Some of our programmes include:• Apply Competitively into STEM (A-COMPS) • Computer Science Module with organisation Thinking Black • Annual Rae Harbird Day • School visits • In2STEM summer programme The Widening Participation Officer will be responsible for coordinating and delivering events and information, advice and guidance for prospective students, and will lead on the coordination and delivery of allocated programmes and events as directed by the Academic Outreach Lead. The postholder will also assist in the development of new programmes and activities to support the department’s strategy of cohort diversification.
About you
The post holder is responsible for assisting the Widening Participation Academic Lead with the delivery of our Apply Competitively into STEM (A-COMPS) and other widening participation programmes. The postholder will also assist in the development of new programmes and activities to support the department’s strategy of cohort diversification. The successful candidate will have:• A background in working with young people, developing educational activities and materials• Experience in event management, including online events• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken), including the ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people in a teaching and learning context is essential, as is excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with staff, schools and partners.• Excellent planning, organisational and decision-making skills
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: - 41 Days of holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days) - Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme - Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan - On-Site nursery - On-site gym - Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay - Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service - Discounted medical insurance