SUN Project Coordinator (Fixed-Term, DBS Required) Poole, England
Job description
Key information
Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join BU to work as part of the Southern Universities Network (SUN) and support the delivery of the SUN outreach programme both on-and-off campus to targeted students, teachers, parents and carers, and advisers.
The Southern Universities Network (SUN) comprises higher education providers, further education colleges, schools, and other organisations in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It is part of the Uni Connect initiative. The OfS-funded project aims to rapidly increase the number of young people from unrepresented groups who enter higher education.
http://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/promoting-equal-opportunities/uni-connect
This position will see the successful candidate based at Bournemouth University and working as part of SUN, whose central team is based at the University of Southampton. You will report on a day-to-day basis to the SUN Project Leader at Bournemouth University.
This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible and confident professional able to inspire a range of stakeholders, including young people, teachers, student ambassadors and higher education partners. With an interest and passion for working with young people, you will coordinate, develop, organise, and deliver a wide range of presentations, workshops, projects, and events.
You will have experience working with young people and knowledge of the education sector. With excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills, you will be a strong team player who will relish the challenge of working in a collaborative setting. You will demonstrate a commitment to the values of widening participation, with a willingness to travel across Dorset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight to enable delivery.
This position is available on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2024.
If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Pete Thompson, SUN Project Leader, at [email protected]
We are committed to providing a safe environment for all students and staff. This position is required to undertake regulated activity and therefore is subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. Further information on BU’s safeguarding policies on safeguarding vulnerable groups can be found online.
BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
- Salaries quoted are effective 1 August 2023
