Student Engagement Project Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for Academic Engagement Coach to join the Student Support and Success Directorate to work at the heart of our work to support students to reach their full potential in their academic studies. We are looking for a driven, innovative, self-aware person who is passionate about making a positive difference through a proactive approach to academic support, to enable their students successfully continue, progress and complete their studies.

The Student Engagement Project Officer plays a key role in fostering student voice and engagement by supporting the creation and delivery of student-led initiatives. This role enhances the student experience by placing students at the heart of our work, aligning with the Education Enabling Strategy, and addressing Office for Students (OfS) targets in the Access and Participation Plan. The postholder will also contribute to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives, working across the university to remove barriers for underrepresented groups and ensuring students can fully benefit from their university experience.

The post holder will support academics, professional services staff, and students in collaboratively developing and delivering impactful and innovative projects that work towards our Access and Participation Plan and Student Outcomes targets. The key initiatives include; Peer Mentoring Programmes, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion projects, student inductions, student leadership programmes, student voice and student support campaigns.

The post holder will have experience in leading and managing large scale student engagement projects that support continuation, completion, and progression priorities, while addressing targets in the Access and Participation Plan and EDI Strategy. The successful candidate will also have experience in working closely with students to plan and deliver student-led, data-driven projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

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Professional Services/Support staff up to Grade RU6 have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; and on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.

Further information can be found on the job description. If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, please click on the ‘Apply’ button, above. If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Luke Davy, Student Engagement and Retention Manager.

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

The closing date for completed applications is 16 April 2025

It is expected that interviews will be held on 25 April 2025

To enable us to respond to the market, we may interview before the closing date, so please don’t hesitate to get your application completed.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

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