Realising Opportunities Project Coordinator

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Realising Opportunities (RO) is an award-winning national partnership of leading, research-intensive universities dedicated to supporting underrepresented groups in accessing and succeeding in higher education.

Based within the RO Central Team at Newcastle University, you will play a pivotal role in the coordination of a range of activities, services, and programme materials to support the development and delivery of this impactful project. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Passion and Understanding: A deep awareness and enthusiasm for issues related to the progression, recruitment, and admission of young people into Higher Education, especially from underrepresented groups
• Engaging Communication Skills: Experience in writing captivating information material for young people and/or an understanding of how to appeal to a younger audience
• Event Planning Expertise: Proven experience in planning and organising intensive, complex, customer-oriented events (both virtual and in-person) with exceptional attention to detail

If you're eager to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team and build your experience in widening access to higher education, this is your chance to make a real impact.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hilary Wilkinson, Project Manager, at hilary.wilkinson@newcastle.ac.uk. 

To apply to be part of our collaboration of leading research universities working to promote fair access for students from underrepresented backgrounds, please complete an online application and upload your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role, supported by relevant examples. 

Important Dates:

• Interviews: Scheduled for mid-January 2025
• Start Date: Late January/early February 2025 

This post is initially offered until 31 July 2025, with potential for extension based on future funding being confirmed in Spring 2025. 

Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require a DBS before you can commence in the role.

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