Job Description

Access & Participation Coordinator

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University Secretary's Office

Salary:

25,448 per annum (pro rata)


26 hours per week, permanent, hybrid working

Post Type:

Part Time

Closing Date:

23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 01 February 2026

Interview Date:

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Reference:

AD1579

Our commitment to EDI

Our core commitment to diversity, inclusion and a sustainable future truly values the diversity of our students and staff, creating an inclusive environment where everyone's identities and talents are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all areas of the community and particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

About the role

We are seeking an Access and Participation Coordinator to join our dynamic and fast paced Access and Participation Team. This is an exciting time to join a team which plays a central role in the delivery of our Access and Participation Plan and the university's civic and social commitments.


The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills to manage a diverse range of duties which you must be able to work on pro-actively and independently, prioritising a range of tasks on a daily basis. Tasks will include a mixture of coordination and administrative tasks, including the management of Access and Participation and Outreach Ambassador email inboxes, administrative support for activities using the CRM (Customer Relationships Management) and assisting with the organisation and delivery of Access and Participation activity for the Senior Access and Participation Officers and Senior Research and Evaluation Officer.


You will also work closely with the Access and Participation Manager, Student Recruitment Team and colleagues across the university, and co-ordinate meetings of the Access and Participation Steering Group and Working Group.


The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent organisation skills, with keen attention to detail. You will have experience working as part of a team and a Level 3 qualification or above and/or equivalent experience. Previous experience working in customer focused roles and with young people would be beneficial.


This position involves working with children (under-18s)/vulnerable people and therefore requires compliance with the University's Safeguarding Policies, including the requirement for enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance prior to the commencement of employment. The University is committed to stringent Safeguarding practices, including in its practices around the recruitment and selection of staff, to positions which involve working with children and/or vulnerable people.? The successful candidate will be required to complete AUB approved Safeguarding Training.


The work pattern for this role will be:


09:00 - 14:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (30 min unpaid break)


09:00 - 15:30 Wednesday (30 min unpaid break)

Our benefits

In meeting your performance expectations, you'll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University's decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website


AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered. If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk . If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk and we'll be in touch.

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not meet the UKVI salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must therefore demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Please note that some posts at the Arts University attract a high number of applications, and we reserve the right to close the post early if appropriate. Any change of closing date will be clearly notified on our recruitment site 48 hours in advance, and all those who have commenced an application will be emailed.