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Oxford Brookes University Hiring for Higher Education Liaison Officer Job at Headington, England Full Time
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£27,924 rising annually to £30,497
Full Time, Fixed Term – Professional Ser
The post is Fixed term, until 31 July 2022 (with the possibility of extension based on successful funding applications).
We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work closely with secondary schools and FE colleges, designing and delivering aspirational activities for groups of young people. We expect this role to work predominantly with schools in Berkshire, although you will be supporting our delivery across the Study Higher region which includes Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Swindon.
Oxford Brookes University is acting as the Lead Institution for an Office for Students funded Uni Connect Programme covering Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Swindon. The partnership is part of a nationwide programme that aims to provide programmes of collaborative outreach in specific, local areas where higher education participation is low overall and lower than would be expected given GCSE (KS4) attainment rates, with the intention of boosting HE participation rates by young people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds.
We would like to appoint a Higher Education Liaison Officer who will work closely with a small portfolio of schools and colleges to increase participation in Higher Education for students from backgrounds currently underrepresented. The post holder will be responsible for managing relationships with a number of schools and colleges, delivering outreach projects and activities to target learners. The post holder will be employed by Oxford Brookes University and will be entitled to the full range of staff benefits.
You will be:
- Managing the Study Higher relationship with a portfolio of target schools and colleges through developing relationships with key members of staff
- Designing and delivering creative aspiration and attainment-raising activities for groups of learners in target schools and colleges
- Providing 1-1/small group mentoring and other support to students
- Coordinating visits to partner institutions from groups of students in target schools and colleges
- Developing relationships with partners and other parties whilst using a strategic approach to advertise and support the broader Study Higher offer
- Collaborating with other Higher Education Liaison Officers working across Study Higher to deliver regional projects and activities.
You will have:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the secondary, tertiary and higher education sectors
- Understanding and belief in the widening participation agenda
- The ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with students, teachers and university partners
- Capability to work autonomously
- A creative approach to your work and an enthusiasm to develop activities in a collaborative environment using current best practice.
Due to the current COVID-19 disruption Study Higher staff are currently working from home. We are adapting some of our face to face work to be delivered online and expect there to be a significant degree of flexibility needed in how we work and support partners and schools moving forward.
Successful and satisfactory background check received from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) after interview and before appointment
You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (14.7% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document ‘All about Brookes’ below.
CV and Personal Statement :
As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button below. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.
The University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.
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Closing Date :
05-Dec-2021
Vacancy ID :
116117
Faculty or Directorate :
Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement
Location :
Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus