Edinburgh Napier University is a leading, modern university with a reputation and impact that stretches far beyond our shores. We are an inclusive University with strong links to industry and are clear that it is our applied focus that sets us apart. Our strategy is set around four key pillars of growing our academic reputation, delivering an excellent personalised student experience, internationalising our work; and build innovation, enterprise and citizenship. We are currently looking for an Outreach Officer to join us. The Outreach Officer will contribute to the delivery of key University strategies by supporting the prospective student journey at key stages of their education, primarily in the school environment, by supporting our ENU Home Recruitment targets. Were home of difference makers and we need your support in fulfilling that promise. How will you make a difference? As the Outreach Officer, you will get to put your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to use, mainly by being at the forefront of developing and delivering Edinburgh Napiers school outreach programme of activity. This encompasses a range of on and off campus workshops and presentations, covering all secondary school year groups. The Schools Outreach Team have responsibility for delivering and supporting all school-based outreach activity across the UK as well as some targeted collaborative widening participation projects, e.g LEAPS including supporting pupils coming from a potentially low-progression and widening participation background. This will involve with working in partnership with a number of local and national external organisations. You will also work closely with key internal contacts (including with our Academic Schools), to create and delivery subject specific interventions aligned to ENU targets and objectives. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to make a difference by working with young people to support in their journey to university, helping them to develop aspirations in a range of environments. In addition to working directly with schools, you will have to opportunity to get involved in the work carried out by the wider UK Student Recruitment & Outreach (UKSRO) team, covering College Outreach, and Student Recruitment Events. For full details of the role, including a comprehensive list of responsibilities, click here to view the role description. Please note that there will be a requirement for UK-wide travel in this role, therefore the successful candidate must be comfortable driving and travelling independently. Who we are looking for Relevant experience in student recruitment, widening participation or other similar areas Excellent communication and relationship building skills, particularly with prospective students and/or customers Experience of planning and delivering workshops Strong organisational skills Experience of working collaboratively with others as well as ability to work independently where required It would be advantageous if you have experience of working with young people within the education sector A valid (Full) driving license Benefits we offer Salary: £31,236 - £ 37,694 per annum (Grade 4) plus excellent benefits We offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement, and offer an attractive benefits package. This includes: hybrid working and flexible working opportunities minimum of 36 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays) a generous pension scheme (employer contribution of 20.8%) nationally agreed pay increases each year various learning and development opportunities discounted access to onsite and local gym facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts Additional information Interviews: 10 th and 11 th February 2026 On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship or visa support for this role. International applicants will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status.