You will lead and coordinate institutional efforts to improve outcomes associated with the university’s Access & Participation Plan (APP). You will manage projects and interventions that support APP priorities, drive improvement through cross-institutional practice sharing, and influence senior academic and professional colleagues to adopt evidence-informed changes. Working closely with colleagues across professional services and academic departments, the role ensures that APP-related activity is effectively delivered, monitored and evaluated. You will also lead and manage projects and interventions designed to improve APP outcomes performance across the student lifecycle.
You will lead the design and delivery of an institution-wide approach to student inclusion and success at University of the Arts London. Working with senior leaders and external partners, you will shape policy and practice that ensures all students can thrive and succeed. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the University’s Access and Participation Plan (APP) and for ensuring that their educational policies and evaluation practices reflect their commitment to equity and belonging. You will work across the six Colleges and central teams to create a coherent policy environment that promotes innovation, supports excellence in teaching and learning, and enhances the experience and success of all students.
You will play an integral role in delivering and reporting on outreach activities designed to increase access to Central’s training programmes, in line with the School’s Access and Participation Plan. This key position will coordinate relationships with partner organisations, schools and colleges and ensure the timely organisation of outreach events, including risk assessments and ensuring safeguarding arrangements are in place. You will be expected to travel at times to events, including overnight stays where appropriate.
You will lead and support the development, implementation, and enhancement of all aspects of the University’s UK Student Recruitment Strategy, including development and delivery of recruitment activity and events, reporting and forecasting student numbers and targets, and development of the portfolio of programmes and courses to meet UK student demands. You will have responsibility for the line management of 1 direct report and leadership of a recruitment team of 10+ staff to deliver recruitment activity (digitally and physically, both on, and off, campus) supporting a high quality applicant journey, from enquiry to acceptance. You will be the subject matter expert for domestic UK student recruitment, able to instil confidence across the University with relevant knowledge and professional judgement.
Dr Emma Thompson, Head of Enhancement, University of Southampton
Sian Edwards, Communication and Administration Officer, the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers
Matt Griffin, Programmes and Communications Officer, Causeway Education