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Widening Access Assistant

At Wrexham University, we are committed to ensuring that everyone who has the potential to achieve in higher education is given the chance to do so. Regardless of a person’s background, age, gender or disability, we offer support and advice to help them succeed with their educational aspirations. This begins with our outreach work with schools, colleges and community groups to promote Higher Education to people who may not have viewed this route as a viable option for them.  

We have a new opportunityin the Student Recruitment Team for a Widening Access Assistant to provide excellent support for our outreach and widening access activities.  

Reporting to the Outreach and Widening Access Co-ordinator, the postholder will be tasked with providing opportunities for under-represented groups to enter into higher education through interactions, events and support engagements. The role will also include excellent admin support, including maintaining schedules and plans and to assist the Co-ordinator in managing partnerships in the areas of school/college/community for the purpose of recruiting UK students.  

The postholder will be required to conduct market research and assist in the development of school/college/community relationships, to liaise with existing partners, other relevant education institutions and sponsorship bodies. This will include working with colleagues in the wider Directorate on the creation of promotional materials and communications to engage our widening access audiences. This will also include liaising with faculty colleagues to provide opportunities for under-represented groups to engage with subject specific outreach opportunities.

Our ideal candidate would be a proactive, enthusiastic, personable individual with excellent planning and organisational skills. They should be audience-focused and should have a passion for delivering high quality support within the Student Recruitment Team.  

Please note this post is subject to a DBS disclosure.  

Welsh language skills are desirable for this role. 

Informal enquiries to Ben Kibble-Smith, Student Recruitment Manager, ben.kibble-smith@wrexham.ac.uk   

 

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Wrexham University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements, please contact our Human Resources Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments you may need.  

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.


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Job Details
Programme/Department
Recruitment and Admissions
Location
Wrexham
Salary
£25,432 to £28,080 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
Sunday 10 November 2024
Interview Date
Monday 18 November 2024
Reference
2425428
DBS
A DBS may be required for this position
Welsh Language Skills
Welsh language skills are desirable
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