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Student Outreach Officer, University of the Built Environment
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Student Outreach Officer
Part time (17.5 hrs/wk), permanent
Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home
Salary £12,000 to £13,000 pa (£24,000 to £26,000 FTE) plus benefits
We are seeking a motivated Student Outreach Officer to play a pivotal role in widening participation, driving social mobility, and supporting inclusive access to higher education.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in the design, coordination and delivery of exciting outreach activities that encourage learners from all backgrounds to explore higher education and discover career opportunities within the built environment sector.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to make a real difference, providing advice and guidance that empowers prospective students to make informed decisions about their future.
Your Accountabilities And Responsibilities Include
- Develop, coordinate and deliver a range of outreach activities
- Support the recruitment, training, supervision and development of Student Ambassadors involved in outreach activities
- Ensure appropriate risk assessments are undertaken for outreach activities
- Use insight and evaluation findings to inform future programme development and continuous improvement
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Our Main Requirements
- Experience working with schools, colleges, young people or community organisations
- Experience monitoring activities and maintaining accurate records
- Ability to engage and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds
- Commitment to excellent customer service
At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.
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We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.
To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site.
Vacancy closes on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 17:00.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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