Widening Participation Lead

0.8 FTE (30 hours per week)

Based at the Northbrook, West Durrington campus.

This cross-departmental role will be required to contribute to and develop the planning and delivery of Widening Participation (WP) interventions to support the Access and Participation Plan (APP) and any externally funded activity supporting UniConnect and WP target groups.
? To monitor the success, retention and progression of our HE students, developing and delivering support interventions in consultation with curriculum areas and other college departments.
? To be responsible for the supervision of the Art & Design Club Coordinator.
? To be responsible for exploring external funding opportunities and developing collaborative community partnerships in West Sussex in
liaison with other college departments.
? To lead on and have responsibility for developing and updating the institution’s Care Leaver Covenant and be the institution’s lead
contact for NNECL.
? To be the main point of contact for Refugees and Asylum Seekers and Care Leavers progressing to HE both internally and externally.
? To be an institutional expert on the delivery of HE IAG and subject enhancement activities both internally and in targeted institutions in
line with the criteria outlined by the Office for Students.
? To have an in-depth professional knowledge of support services both internally and externally to be able signpost students and support students in times of need.
? Contribute to Widening Participation work at the college.
? To deputise for the Widening Participation Manager as required.

The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.

We offer generous pension schemes, possible hybrid working opportunities (subject to departmental requirements), college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses.

Closing date: 15 February 2024

Interview date: 23 February 2024

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.