Make Happen - Communications and External RelationsCommunications 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. Uni Connect is expected to run until the end of the 2024-25 academic year
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.
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 two Make Happen Outreach Assistants (one to be based at Harlow College and the other at South Essex College) to act as the main point of contact for identified target students within college, providing support to enable them to engage in initiatives offered by Make Happen. You will assist with building and maintaining links with staff across the college.
Both positions are 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 a criminal record check, known as a Disclosure.
There are two fixed-term positions available;
1 x position based at Harlow College
1 x position based at South Essex College
Please state in your application your preferred location or whether you would like to be considered for both.
At the University of Essex internationalism 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 and a university where you can find the world in one place.
Please see the further detail link below for 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 email resourcing@essex.ac.uk
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