Department
Communications and External Relations bring together the main areas involved in leading the University's strategic positioning and profile. Engaging with students, staff and stakeholders we promote the University's excellence in research and education, and ensure its profile is communicated in a consistent way. We take an innovative and creative approach to our work and are at the forefront of new and best practice in communications, marketing, and stakeholder and customer service. The work ranges from secondary school age, to sixth form/college and mature learners.
Make Happen is a collaboration between a group of Higher Education (HE) Institutions, Further Education (FE) Institutions, schools, Local Authorities and charities with a single purpose - to raise aspirations and widen participation in higher education throughout Essex. Make Happen delivers activities across the region to help students access the information they need to make an informed choice about their future education.
Make Happen is part of the national Uni Connect programme, which is expected to run until the end of the 2024-25 academic year.
Duties of the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team with a commitment to really make a difference. We are looking for a Make Happen Outreach Officer to act as the main point of contact for schools across Essex, providing support to the staff and students of that institution. This role will involve working closely with staff in schools and colleges to plan, deliver and evaluate a range of outreach activities. These activities aim to support students in making an informed choice about their future educational pathways.
This post is full-time, fixed term until 31 July 2022.
Skills and qualifications required
In order to be successful, you will need experience in working on education projects, activities or events, and experience of working with diverse groups of young people. You will have experience of public speaking, preferably to a range of schools/colleges audiences, whilst demonstrating excellent communication skills. It is important that you have a flexible and adaptable approach to working, as well as having the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
Due to the requirements of the post, you will have the willingness to travel within the county of Essex and to work outside normal office hours when required. This appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact resourcing@essex.ac.uk
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