Access and Participation Coordinator

AUB; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading arts university is seeking an Access and Participation Coordinator. This part-time, hybrid role involves coordinating various activities related to the Access and Participation Plan. The successful candidate will manage multiple administrative tasks, maintain strong communication with diverse teams, and assist in safeguarding practices for youth engagement. Applicants must possess a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience and have excellent organizational skills. Flexible working options are available with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised bus travel

Cycle to work scheme

Annual savings schemes

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills to manage diverse tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage email inboxes for Access and Participation activities.
• Provide administrative support and assist with the organisation of activities.
• Work closely with various teams and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

Job description

26 hours per week, permanent, hybrid working

PostType: Part Time

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 01 February 2026

InterviewDate: Tuesday 24 February 2026

Reference: AD1579

Our commitment to EDI

Our core commitment to diversity, inclusion and a sustainable future truly values the diversity of our students and staff, creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s identities and talents are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all areas of the community and particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

About the role

We are seeking an Access and Participation Coordinator to join our dynamic and fast paced Access and Participation Team. This is an exciting time to join a team which plays a central role in the delivery of our Access and Participation Plan and the university’s civic and social commitments.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills to manage a diverse range of duties which you must be able to work on pro‑actively and independently, prioritising a range of tasks on a daily basis. Tasks will include a mixture of coordination and administrative tasks, including the management of Access and Participation and Outreach Ambassador email inboxes, administrative support for activities using the CRM (Customer Relationships Management) and assisting with the organisation and delivery of Access and Participation activity for the Senior Access and Participation Officers and Senior Research and Evaluation Officer.

You will also work closely with the Access and Participation Manager, Student Recruitment Team and colleagues across the university, and co‑ordinate meetings of the Access and Participation Steering Group and Working Group.

The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent organisation skills, with keen attention to detail. You will have experience working as part of a team and a Level 3 qualification or above and/or equivalent experience. Previous experience working in customer focused roles and with young people would be beneficial.

This position involves working with children (under‑18s)/vulnerable people and therefore requires compliance with the University’s Safeguarding Policies, including the requirement for enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance prior to the commencement of employment. The University is committed to stringent Safeguarding practices, including in its practices around the recruitment and selection of staff, to positions which involve working with children and/or vulnerable people. The successful candidate will be required to complete AUB approved Safeguarding Training.

The work pattern for this role will be:

09:00 - 14:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (30 min unpaid break)

In meeting your performance expectations, you’ll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University’s decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub.

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered. If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email [e-mail] and we’ll be in touch.

This position does not meet the UKVI salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must therefore demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Please note that some posts at the Arts University attract a high number of applications, and we reserve the right to close the post early if appropriate. Any change of closing date will be clearly notified on our recruitment site 48 hours in advance, and all those who have commenced an application will be emailed.