External Relations - Access and Outreach
The University of York was founded on principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. Our new strategic vision sets out our role as a University for public good, building upon our founders who endowed the University with a strong social purpose. It means we care, "more than almost anything else", about opening up access to those who had previously not had the opportunity. The Access and Outreach team is at the heart of this mission.
To help us achieve our aims and reach underrepresented communities across the country, we are investing in the growth and development of the Access and Outreach team. I am therefore delighted to announce that we are looking to recruit to several new and exciting roles in the team. We are an ambitious and forward thinking team, and with renewed focus and investment there is no better time to join us.
Every member of the team, including new and existing members, will play a vital part in the Access and Outreach strategy and will have an integral part to play in the University's strategic vision. We will work together, with colleagues from across the institution, to meet the aims, objectives and targets set out in our strategy and Access and Participation plan.
We are looking for several innovative individuals, with experience in widening participation or outreach-related roles, who will be motivated and dedicated to our cause. You will be joining a positive and committed team at an inclusive university.
The Access and Outreach Team offers a range of programmes that support people from under-represented groups and promotes progression to higher education for an ever more diverse student body. This is an exciting time to join this successful and dynamic team and play an important part in the development of access and outreach at the University of York.
Rebecca Clark,
Head of Access and Outreach
External Relations
Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Outreach (MRAO) forms part of the University's Directorate of External Relations. MRAO has responsibility for the following:
- Marketing to raise awareness of York, its brand and product offering, for prospective applicants and other key stakeholders, including the production of effective marketing materials and conversion communications using the most appropriate and effective media, during the various stages of the student journey through to enrolment;
- Recruitment strategy, tactics and delivery to facilitate the targeted recruitment of prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students in the UK/EU, including lead acquisition, customer and channel management, targeted schools engagement and the delivery of key recruitment and conversion events;
- Admissions policy and strategy in relation to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as the operation of the University's admissions function; and
- Widening access at the University of York for underrepresented groups and delivering outreach to students who meet widening participation criteria.
MRAO works closely with other sections of the Directorate: in particular International Student Recruitment, and Communications, but also the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni and the Centre for Lifelong Learning. In addition, we maintain key relationships with academic and support departments across the University.
The University
Founded on principles of excellence, equality and opportunity for all, the University of York opened in 1963 with just 230 students. In 2019 it is the centre for over 18,000 students across more than 30 academic departments and research centres. In over 50 years we have become one of the world's leading universities and a member of the prestigious Russell Group.
The University has consistently been recognised as one of the leading Higher Education Institutes and is one of just six post-war universities which has appeared in the world top 100. The University of York has won six Times Higher Education (THE) Awards and five Queen's Anniversary Prizes, including two in Computer Science.
We are proud of our association with Athena SWAN, holding twelve awards in support of women in science, with gold awards for Chemistry and Biology as well as a University-wide bronze award.
Of 154 universities that took part in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2014, the University of York ranked 14th overall and 10th on the impact of our research. The University is consistently in the top ten UK research universities and attracts over £60m a year of funding from research alone.
Centred around the picturesque village of Heslington on the edge of the city of York, our colleges are set in an attractive landscaped campus. With a compact and easy to get around design, York enjoys a safe, friendly atmosphere. The campus offers a wealth of facilities, which includes bars, shops, theatres and concert halls all within easy walking distance.
Access and outreach manager
The post holder will focus on the management of existing widening participation programmes and the development of new initiatives. You will have specific responsibility for leading and delivering large programmes of activity that form a core part of our access and outreach work. This role will involve significant project management and oversight of programmes, activities and teams.
You will facilitate partnership working with schools, colleges, students, alumni and community groups to deliver impactful events. Alongside the management of programmes of activity, you will also deliver presentations, lead activities and events and manage residential programmes.
Access and outreach recruitment manager
The post holder will focus on the management and delivery of new activities to support the recruitment of learners from underrepresented backgrounds. You will have specific responsibility for proactively developing new relationships with specific schools and colleges and will lead the development of a new programme of visits. This role forms a core part of our access and outreach work and will involve significant project management and oversight of programmes and activities.
You will facilitate partnership working with schools, colleges, students, alumni and community groups to deliver impactful events. You will take particular responsibility for our work with teachers and advisors from target WP schools nationally. Alongside the management of programmes of activity, you will also deliver presentations and activities, lead activities and events and deliver residential programmes.
Access and outreach marketing campaign officer
This new role requires a highly innovative, creative and forward thinking Marketing Campaigns Officer, with experience in digital delivery and reaching new, diverse audiences who will support the effective delivery of the University of York’s Access and Outreach strategy.
Alongside providing input and steer into the strategic development of Access and Outreach marketing and communications projects, you will be responsible for creating and delivering marketing plans and campaigns that reach students from under-represented backgrounds with a view to widening participation and increasing diversity at the University of York.
Access and outreach officer
In these four new roles, post holders will focus on the delivery of existing widening participation programmes and will support the development and delivery of new and exciting initiatives. You will also take responsibility for several projects that add-value to our broader suite of access and outreach work.
You will work in partnership with schools, colleges, students, alumni and community groups to deliver impactful events. A large portion of your role will involve delivering presentations, leading activities and events and supporting residential programmes.
Access and outreach project officer
This new post will support the delivery of existing widening participation programmes and will support the development and delivery of new and exciting initiatives. You will also take responsibility for several projects that add value to our broader suite of access and outreach work.
Your particular focus will be on project coordination including the initiation of new pilot projects including market analysis, audience testing and proposal development. You will be key to the delivery of our evaluation strategy, ensuring good data collection methods. You will also work closely with senior leaders to facilitate rapid improvement to the systems and processes that underpin our work.
The City of York
Internationally acclaimed for its rich heritage and historic architecture, York's bustling streets are filled with visitors from all over the world. Within its medieval walls you will find the iconic gothic Minster, Clifford's Tower and the Shambles - just a few of the many attractions.
But York isn't just a great place to visit - it's also a great place to live and work. While nourishing a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere, York still maintains the friendly sense of community unique to a small city.
Shopping, culture and entertainment
York boasts specialist and unique boutiques but also all the high street stores on its busy shopping streets. Alongside them you will find cinemas, theatres, an opera house, art galleries, a vast range of restaurants, live music venues and clubs. York is particularly renowned for its multitude of pubs and bars, from the modern to the medieval.
Yorkshire
The Lonely Planet guide recently declared Yorkshire the third best region in the world to visit. There is something to cater to every taste, whether it be the rugged landscapes of the Moors or the Dales, the picturesque seaside towns of Scarborough and Robin Hoods Bay, the gothic architecture of Whitby or the vibrancy of cosmopolitan Leeds.
- Interested candidates are invited to email lorna.bowling@york.ac.uk, Deputy Head of Access and Outreach.
- If you require assistance with applying, please see our guidance or contact HR Services by telephone on +44 (0)1904 324835 or email recruitment@york.ac.uk
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