Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer (Outreach)

Client: ARU

Location: Chelmsford/Cambridge/Peterborough

Job Category: Administrative

Vacancy Type: Fixed-term contract

Duration: 2 years

Employment Type: Part-time

Salary Range: From £30,000 to £36,000 p.a. pro rata

Closing Date: 19 August 2025

Job Description:

• Support delivery of Access and Participation Plan and Education Action Plan, focusing on care leavers and students with care experience.
• Develop and deliver face-to-face and virtual activities for primary, secondary, and Further Education students, on and off campus.
• Identify barriers faced by care-experienced students in East Anglia and help develop strategies to improve support and share best practices sector-wide.
• Collaborate with Essex Community Foundation.
• Engage with diverse groups, including students, parents, carers, and teachers.
• Travel to schools and campuses as required, including some out-of-hours work.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree qualification.
• Experience working with diverse groups, including young and mature learners.
• Knowledge of higher education pathways.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate groups.

Additional Information:

• Based at Chelmsford, Cambridge, or Peterborough campus with remote work options.
• Travel required to schools and occasional campus visits.
• Out-of-hours work may be necessary.
• ARU is committed to diversity and inclusion.

For more details, please refer to the full job description and person specification. Demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria in your application.