Outreach and Access Officer (Sciences)

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Detail information about job Outreach and Access Officer (Sciences). Terms and conditions vacancy

Sitting within our Global Recruitment & Admissions function, the UK Recruitment and Outreach team is responsible for the recruitment of UK undergraduates and postgraduates and for widening participation. We play a key role in ensuring that the University delivers against our targets as set out in our Access Agreement; increasing applications from those in under-represented groups in the UK to Higher Education and to the University of Reading.

In this role you will deliver effective subject-related outreach in the sciences to young people to enthuse them about the subject areas and to help them to make informed choices about their future and HE options, including those at the University of Reading.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements which will be considered in line with business needs.

You will have:

• Very strong presentation and audience engagement skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a wide range of people.
• Strong knowledge of the broad subject area of the sciences, with a degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience.
• Good understanding of the higher education sector and the student recruitment cycle.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Experience of administration and organisation (e.g. of events or activities).

Informal contact detailsContact role: Student Recruitment and Access OfficerContact name: Dr Hasna ZaherContact phone: 0118 378 6145Contact email: [email protected]

Alternative informal contact detailsContact role: Student Recruitment and Access OfficerContact name: Amy WighamContact phone: 0118 378 5439Contact email: [email protected]

Interview date: Thursday 21st September

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements which will be considered in line with business needs.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that this role is not recognised as a graduate level job by UK Visas and Immigration and the Tier 2 sponsorship route is not available for non-graduate level occupations. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.