Schools Liaison and Outreach Officer

University of Cambridge - Girton College

35 hours per week

We are seeking a Schools Liaison and Outreach Officer to join our team in the Student Services Department.

The role of Schools Liaison Officer contributes to the College's undergraduate widening participation strategy by extending and improving its relationships with students, schools and colleges, and its ability to provide information to young people and their parents, teachers and advisors through a variety of media. They work with our Admissions Tutors and Student Services team to host events in college, in schools and online. Girton College outreach particularly targets our Link Areas of Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull and Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, and Camden in London. We run various events – masterclasses, taster days, visits, presentations – for students from Year 7 upwards as well as for parents, supporters and teachers. We also have an expanding presence on social media.

The post-holder will be responsible for managing and delivering College admissions and widening participation events and will assist in the maintenance of relationships with schools and colleges to encourage applications from a diverse range of educational and social backgrounds. The post-holder will deliver significant parts of the College’s externally facing communications, including website and social media content.

For specific details of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.

We offer 34 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays), workplace pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, free use of gym and swimming pool, free lunch plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match the person specification to recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk via the above 'Apply' button

If you require additional information or support, please e-mail recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk

Further Information

• Job Description (PDF) available here.
• Closing date for applications is Friday 30th January at 9am and interviews will be taking place on Tuesday 17th February.
• Please note the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
• The College is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion.
• If you would like more information about the role, you may contact the People and Culture Department at recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk