Widening Participation Officer /Outreach Support Officer
Summary
Location: PARK CAMPUS
Job Type: Support
Closing Date: 10/15/2025
Date Posted: 10/02/2025
Reference: S2222
Description
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their ambitions? Join the GROWS team, a partnership of Gloucestershire’s higher education providers led by the University of Gloucestershire, delivering the Office for Students (OfS) Uni Connect Programme across the county.
We are always interested in hearing from candidates who are interested in joining the GROWs team. Currently we are recruiting for a 1 FTE (FTC until 31 August 2026) at either of Grade 6, Widening Participation Officer or Grade 5, Outreach Support Officer role.
About the Roles:
Both roles play a key part in inspiring and informing secondary school students about their future education options, including university and apprenticeships. By delivering a range of presentations and workshops you’ll enthusiastically inform and engage young people to think about and plan their futures.
As a Widening Participation Officer (WPO) you'll project manage, plan and deliver a wide range of activities, events and presentations both in local schools and on campus. These include everything from subject-specific enrichment sessions and hands-on campus experiences to tailored information, advice and guidance (IAG) on educational pathways and careers.
As an Outreach Support Officer (OSO) you will be required to support the wider team by delivering the range of sessions, assisting with the preparation of resources as well liaising with partners to arrange sessions and administering activity bookings.
If you're someone who thrives on working directly with young people, enjoys planning and delivering events, and believes in the power of education to transform lives, this is your chance to be part of a team that works to break down barriers and improve access to education.
You’ll work flexibly, with time spent in schools, on campus, and working from home. Access to a vehicle is important due to the nature of the role and equipment that needs to be taken to schools and colleges to deliver the sessions.
How to apply
Please complete the application form and outline which role you are applying for. CVs and Supporting Statements will not be considered.
If you would like an informal conversation about either role, please contact Becky Tomkins rtomkins@glos.ac.uk
Interviews will take place on the following dates: Remote online presentations 28 October, Interviews 4 November.
Important Notes:
You must be eligible and have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
* For more information about our benefits and working for the University, please visit our website.
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