1098-26 - Outreach Assistant

Are you passionate about helping young people explore their future opportunities?

Aston University is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Outreach Assistant to support the delivery of our student recruitment and outreach activities. Working within the Student Recruitment and Outreach team, you will help deliver our Outreach programmes by coordinating events, deliver presentations, and represent Aston University at schools, colleges, UCAS fairs and on-campus events.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, organising events and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll have the chance to make a real difference by supporting students on their journey to higher education

As the successful candidate, you will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and have experience of working with young people, delivering presentations and providing excellent customer service. Strong communication, organisation and IT skills are essential, along with an understanding of the UK education system. 

Experience within higher education, event planning or widening participation activities would be advantageous.  The role requires occasional evening and weekend working, travel across the UK and a full UK driving licence.

This role is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

 What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here .

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions. 

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

Guidance on AI-Assisted Applications
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We recognise the value of flexible working.  Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]