Senior Schools & Colleges Engagement Manager (Widening Access)

To be successful in this role you will need to be educated to degree level and have a proven track record and passion for leading teams and working with a diverse range of people. Experience of working in Widening Access and Participation is essential and experience working in Higher Education Student Recruitment will also be welcomed.

You will need to be an innovative, creative thinker who is enthusiastic, proactive, patient, and highly organised. You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and you must be able to engage and enthuse those around you. It is important that you can develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of colleagues, partners, and external stakeholders. Confidence with taking the lead and owning problems to resolution is essential.

The successful applicant will be based at either our Cambridge or Chelmsford campus. Occasional travel between campuses, and occasional work outside of normal office hours is to be expected.

It is expected that face-to-face interviews will take place Thursday 5 November (campus tbc).

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Katie Groves, Assistant Director of UK Student Recruitment and Widening Access, at katie.groves@aru.ac.uk

Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.

Benefits

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme, and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any prior disciplinary action or investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Right to Work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance and the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2006, ARU has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK and in the role for which they have been recruited. Prior to their start date, the successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

For candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, ARU is a UKVI-licensed sponsor and may be able to provide sponsorship for eligible candidates appointed to skilled roles, subject to meeting the relevant immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Further information about UK immigration requirements and working in the UK can be found on the Home Office website.

Flexible Working

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

Closing Notice

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes

Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.