Senior Recruitment and Access Officer - 16704

Brunel University London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking an enthusiastic professional to lead outreach initiatives aimed at increasing access to higher education for underrepresented groups. Responsibilities include designing programs with schools and community organizations and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in outreach, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a strong commitment to diversity. This role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a hybrid working approach.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Discretionary closure days

Training and development opportunities

Occupational pension scheme

Health-related support

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach, widening access, or a similar role.
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and education.
• Ability to work effectively with schools and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach and widening access initiatives.
• Design programs for schools and community organizations.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to diversity

Job description

Overview

The Widening Access team works to increase the number of young people and adults from underrepresented backgrounds who progress to higher education. Through a variety of activities we work with young people, adults, parents and teachers to raise awareness of higher education, provide information, debunk myths, address barriers and increase knowledge of university and the application process.

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 7 – £40,757 to £47,921 inclusive of London Weighting, potential to progress to £52,067 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution (pro‑ratio if part‑time).

Hours: Full‑time

Contract: Fixed term up to 1 year, until February 2027

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of outreach and widening access initiatives within the UK Recruitment team.
• Design and implement programmes that engage schools, colleges and community organisations, supporting Brunel’s recruitment strategy and promoting higher education opportunities for under‑represented groups.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and contribute to sector‑wide forums.
• Ensure the successful delivery of activities aligned with the Access and Participation Plan.
• Deliver the medical outreach programme, including the Medicine residential summer school.

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach, widening access or a similar role.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and the transformative power of education.
• Ability to work effectively with schools, colleges, community organisations and internal teams.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.
• Meeting Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) requirements.

Benefits

The University offers a generous annual leave package, discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities, a competitive occupational pension scheme and a range of health‑related support. A hybrid working approach is supported.

Important Dates

Application closing date: 7 January 2026

Interview dates: w/c 26 January 2026

Contact

For any questions regarding the role please contact Khashim Hussain – Head of UK Recruitment and Widening Access via e‑mail [e-mail]

For further details about the post, including the job description and person specification, and to apply, visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues, please contact [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities

All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment. Brunel University London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.