Widening Access And Outreach Manager - 12622

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home. Brunel is proud of its impressive record of encouraging and supporting individuals from groups that are currently under-represented within higher education to progress to university. The Marketing, Communications and Recruitment (MCR) department is seeking a Widening Access and Outreach Manager to join the team. Working closely with the Head of UK Student Recruitment and Widening Access, the Widening Access and Outreach Manager will lead, build and maintain the planning and strategic aspects of the Widening Access and STEM outreach programmes. They will manage the STEM Outreach and Widening Access teams and oversee the operational delivery of activities with schools, colleges and other organisations, both on and off campus, to attract under-represented groups to consider progressing to higher education and Brunel in particular and/or to consider careers in STEM. You will have experience of working in higher education or evidence of transferable skills and experience, as well as experience of working with young people. Experience of organising and delivering STEM activities is preferred. The postholder should have experience of managing, motivating and developing a team. This role requires excellent attention to detail, problem solving skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with stakeholders across the University. A working knowledge of child safeguarding legislation is required for this role. In addition, you should have the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels, be passionate about the value of higher education and committed to Widening Access. We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach. Interviews will take place on the week commencing: 19 February 2024. Please use the 'Apply' button above to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification.  If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk. All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK. Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.