Job Description

Salary

Grade E: 30,805.00 - 34,132.00

Basis

Full time

Region

Temporary - Full time

Job Type

Administrative

Job reference

R08514



Located within Student recruitment and marketing service, getting the right applicants enrolled on the right course is key to all activities undertaken by the department and crucial in a competitive marketplace.



As a Widening Access Officer you will support the recruitment of students to the University through the design, coordination and delivery of a portfolio of targeted and progressive widening access activities, designed to equip potential students with knowledge of higher education and potential pathways and to support their progression, self-awareness and self-belief.



We are looking for someone who can deliver activities as well as coordinate them. You will be expected to visit schools and colleges to deliver engaging activities, proactively plan a calendar of activities with schools and colleges, manage enquiries and shape provision to meet demand, undertake and allocate administrative tasks.

About you

:



Ideally, you're someone who:


Can develop and deliver engaging activities to young people, via online platforms and in face-to-face contexts Can proactively administrate for an activity schedule that would achieve the team's goals Can build excellent relationships in schools and colleges Has excellent team working and interpersonal skills




You will also be available to work flexibly out of hours (evenings and weekends) to support events and activities within the team, e.g. open days, taster days, student conferences, campus visits, recruitment fairs, Confirmation and Clearing etc.



Please see the attached job description for more information about this role.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK's most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.



We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.



We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we're always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you'll thrive.



We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Sarah Gettings on 0117 32 85520 or email sarah.gettings@uwe.ac.uk



Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place on 25th July on our Frenchay Campus, although we may be able to accommodate a remote interview.



We have 2 full time, fixed term posts until 31st August 2026 working 37 hours per week.


This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.



UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for some of your week with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.



To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.



This post requires enhanced DBS clearance.



The University's normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.



The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.



We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options.



Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We'd love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.



Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the , and include specific examples wherever possible.



Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.