Outreach Officer Recruitment Pack 03 07 23 - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Fitzwilliam College

Fitzwilliam College
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Outreach Officer
Fitzwilliam College


Salary:
£27,718 + £500 bonus in excellent benefits
Hours: 36.5 hours per week (7.5 hours Monday to Thursday and 6.5 hours on Friday)

Contract Type:
Full-time and Permanent

Closes: 5pm Thursday 20 July 2023

Interviews:
Friday 28 July 2023

Fitzwilliam is a modern, open-minded, inclusive academic community with a unique history. It is one of 31 colleges in the
University of Cambridge. The College's identity is built upon our founding ethos to offer opportunity to those left outside
of the traditional structures of the Collegiate Cambridge system. Access to education is in our DNA. We remain
passionately proud and committed to this founding purpose. Coupled with this is the College's commitment to providing
an environment for academic excellence to flourish so that our wider impact is felt in the life-changing higher education
and ground-breaking research that happens at 'Fitz'.

Fitzwilliam has around 1,000 members including 485 Undergraduates, 340 Postgraduates (full time), 121 Postgraduate
(part time), 63 Fellows, 57 Bye-Fellows and 105 staff members. The College has a strong representation across all of the
major academic disciplines and a good balance between arts and sciences and occupies a seven-acre site between
Huntingdon Road and Storey's Way. The site comprises new buildings built between the 1960s and 2000s, incorporating
the regency house 'The Grove' and extensive landscaped gardens. The College site is within 10 minutes cycle ride of all
the major faculties and departments.

  • Our values
  • Fitzwilliam's core values have not changed since our creation, these are:
  • Community is our foundation, embracing and welcoming diversity in all aspects;
  • Supporting excellence, creating a unique space for the sharing of ideas; and
  • Concern with our purpose, setting an example to the broader community.
Outreach Officer (cont.)
Fitzwilliam College

Responsible to:
Head of Student Services

Hours:
This is a full-time post. 36.5 hours per week (7.5 hours Monday to Thursday and 6.5 hours on
Friday. The post-holder will occasionally be expected to work during the evening/weekend to
organize/attend College events which will be compensated by time in lieu

Tenure:
This post is offered on a Permanent basis

Holidays: 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time working)

Pension scheme:
Defined contribution pension scheme with life assurance (maximum employer
contribution of 9%)

of probationary period

Additional holiday in recognition of long service up to a max of 30 days
Free lunch in College when on duty (working 6 hours or more)
Enhanced Sick Pay after qualifying period
Cycle to Work Scheme
Use of free gym/squash courts/sports facilities
Agile Working policy (where appropriate) supporting flexible working and environmental benefits
Free University card providing local savings and discounts and subsidised travel on U bus service
Long Service Awards
Support from in-college Wellbeing Co-ordinator including mindfulness sessions
Active staff events team organising social and sporting events including Christmas and Summer
Events and an annual 'Day Out'
Free Flu vaccination scheme
Contribution towards glasses/eye tests for VDU use in line with HSE recommendation up to £50 for
glasses and £25 for an eyesight test

Job Summary:
Fitzwilliam College is looking to recruit an Outreach Officer to join our Admissions Team. We are
recruitment and widening participation events, initiatives and resources and to help develop
outreach strategies. We are looking for someone to create and maintain a clear and engaging public
profile for outreach and widening participation at Fitzwilliam, and ensure effective engagement with
prospective applicants, paying particular attention to those from underrepresented groups.

The successful applicant will be well-organised, proactive, and highly motivated, with excellent verbal
and written skills. A good understanding of secondary education is essential. You will also have
excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and social media.

Outreach Officer (cont.)
Fitzwilliam College


Primary Responsibilities

Take an active part in determining the College's outreach strategy, along with the Admissions Tutors and

other team members

  • Liaise with the Admissions Tutors and work with the Schools Liaison Officer to design and maintain a comprehensive
widening participation strategies.

  • Plan, organise and administrate widening participation and recruitment initiatives (large and small scale), including
College and University Open Days (in person and online).

  • Have day to day management of the widening participation and outreach budget in conjunction with the Admissions
Tutors.

  • Be the main contact person for Admissions events in college and coordinate events with/for the Schools Liaison
Officer.

  • Develop and maintain an uptodate knowledge of research and best practice within t
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