Widening Participation Project Coordinator (Pre-16) [Temporary Cover]
The role holder will be required to take the lead on at least one of our high-quality outreach programmes to engage and inspire prospective applicants to the University of Cambridge and other highly selective universities. The role holder will have a particular focus on pre-16 work and will be required to coordinate projects and deliver events which enthuse and enable younger learners to make informed choices regarding post-16 and higher education options.
The Widening Participation Team works collaboratively, within the office, across the University and with third sector partners, so you would have the opportunity gain experiences across a broad range of widening participation interventions. This role requires some UK travel, evening/weekend activities and working some residential events which may include overnight stays supervising young people during the school holidays.
Applicants should be educated to at least degree level with experience of project and event management as well as having a knowledge of and a commitment to widen participation to Higher Education. Applicants should also hold excellent IT, communication and organisation skills.
Additional information regarding the role can be found within the further particulars. Your application should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the Person Profile (the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based upon these criteria.
Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University, subject to approval from their current line manager.
The post is advertised on a full time basis however it would also be possible for the successful candidate to work 0.8FTE over four days. If this is your preferred working pattern, please indicate this within your application.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you wish to make an informal enquiry about the post, please contact Stephanie Baughen (Widening Participation Manager) at stephanie.baughen@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 9 April. If your availability on this date is restricted please indicate this within your application. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a short, pre-prepared presentation at interview and take a computer-based test of tasks relevant to the role.
Please quote reference AT18357 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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