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University Access Officer
We are looking for a University Access Officer based in Northamptonshire.
The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors and coaches, and with the rest of the team to ensure that the delivery of our programmes is optimised.
Join an education charity that believes that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society.
Position: University Access Officer
Location: Northamptonshire/Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £26,227.50 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Close Date: Midday 28th August 2026
Interviews: Online from 3rd September 2026
Start date: ASAP after interviews
About the Role
This vacancy is for a University Access Officer to work in 4 schools within the Brooke Weston Trust: Brook Weston Academy, Corby Technical School, Corby Business Academy and Kettering Science Academy.
Monday-Thursday is spent in schools, with Fridays and school holidays as remote working.
The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors and coaches, and with the rest of the team to ensure that the delivery of the programmes is optimised.
Role responsibilities include:
- Work directly with students, mentoring in an impactful, professional and safe manner.
- Engage with school staff, your Programme Manager, and students in school to ensure that you have fully enrolled cohorts across all programmes.
- Coordinate the delivery of the programmes across allocated schools, acting as the sole on site representative of charity.
- Assess student progress towards being able to make successful university applications.
- Upload information onto the Salesforce database in a timely manner (training is provided).
- Work proactively with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities, enabling effective communication to contribute to the smooth running of the programmes.
- Present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on the programmes progress.
- Support the wider team by attending university site visits which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided).
(As this job is based in four schools each week and regular travel is required, a full UK driver's license is advantageous)
About You
You will also have:
- Demonstrable skills in mentoring groups of students and 1:1.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately.
- Able to communicate and influence impactfully at all levels.
- Resilient and adaptable.
- Able to work towards and meet deadlines with a problem-solving mindset.
- Able to effectively time manage and actively prioritise.
- Able to work independently, in busy school environments, with an ownership mindset.
- Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships with young people and school staff/leaders
- Good sense of attention to detail
- Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns.
Training and Development
You will be provided with regular training so that you can develop your skills and succeed in the role. There is support from your line manager (Programme Manager), as well as guidance from more senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer tea . There are opportunities for progression, including several additional responsibility roles which are available for University Access Officers to apply for once they have completed their probationary period successfully.
About the Organisation
Join an organisations that believes that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education. The team are passionate about reducing the educational barriers students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams.
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days
- PerkBox
- Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff.
- Online Medical assistance
- Interest-free travelcard loans and travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable.
- Cyclescheme loans.
- 2 paid Volunteering Days and 1 paid Wellbeing Day
- Employer’s pensions contributions (3%).
- Learning and Development opportunities.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us. Please note, if you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to a DBS check.
You also have experience in roles such as Teaching Assistant, Schools Officer, Mentor, Pupil Mentor, School Mentor, Teacher Support, University Office, Access Officer, School Access Officer, University Access Officer, Education Access Officer, Higher Education Access Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Thank you!
The West Yorkshire Programme Manager will be responsible for the strategic and effective organisation of tutoring programmes delivered in primary, secondary and post-16 settings within West Yorkshire. You will be responsible for ensuring that our tuition programmes operate effectively and efficiently on a day-to-day basis. The West Yorkshire Programme Manager will lead a team and will share with schools, local authorities and multi-academic trusts the full range of Tutor Trust services, to further promote our work.
Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary point of contact for senior leaders in schools, MATs, and the wider education sector across West Yorkshire.
- Secure and deliver presentations to school and college leaders to expand Tutor Trust’s network of partner institutions.
- Collaborate with the Strategic Operations Manager to develop and implement regional strategies for partnership growth.
- Promote Tutor Trust’s tuition services across the region and represent the organisation at stakeholder events.
Programme Leadership & Delivery
- Lead tuition delivery across primary, secondary, and post-16 settings in West Yorkshire.
- Line manage the West Yorkshire Programme Coordinator and Programme Administrator to ensure effective project execution.
- Support the Strategic Operations Manager in guiding and developing the Programme Coordinator team.
- Deputise for the Strategic Operations Manager when required.
Operational Oversight & Data Management
- Ensure accurate collection and reporting of impact data from tutors and partner institutions to support quality assurance, financial processes, and performance monitoring.
- Contribute to the development and tracking of tutoring targets and KPIs for internal and external reporting.
- Maintain accurate records on tuition progress using internal and external databases.
- Support internal communication systems to ensure timely and appropriate information sharing across teams and stakeholders.
- Manage the upload of Tuition Request Forms for West Yorkshire tuition assignments.
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Lead on monitoring and reporting all safeguarding concern processes, within your teams, ensuring all concerns are reported promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or deputies, and helping to promote and foster a culture of vigilance and accountability across The Tutor Trust.
- Take lead responsibility for monitoring safeguarding processes within your teams.
Tutor Recruitment & Development
- Support the recruitment and onboarding of tutors in collaboration with the recruitment team.
- Contribute to the training and development of new tutors, ensuring alignment with organisational standards.
General Duties
- Assist with the planning and delivery of events for a range of stakeholders.
- Attend regular Partnership Operations team meetings led by the Programme Director.
- Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the role and grade.
Person Specification
Strong candidates for this role will demonstrate a solid track record of performance, possess excellent IT and English skills, exhibit strong interpersonal and diplomatic abilities, and show initiative in their approach.
Skills
Leadership & Management
- The ability to lead, build and maintain successful teams and develop professional relationships.
- Demonstrated success in achieving targets and managing responsibilities effectively.
- Strong business development skills to promote The Tutor Trust professionally.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders across all levels and sectors.
- Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.
Organisational & Time Management
- Proven experience in programme and project management.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard.
Technical Proficiency
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and general IT systems.
- Experience with CRM (Salesforce preferable) and other software platforms (preferred).
Sector Knowledge
- Knowledge of the education landscape in West Yorkshire (advantageous).
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
Attributes
- Committed to safeguarding children and young people, and willing to undergo DBS clearance.
- Alignment with the goals, ethos, and mission of the Tutor Trust.
- Empathy for disadvantaged and vulnerable learners.
- Enthusiastic and proactive in contributing to organisational growth and success.
- Demonstrates leadership through sound decision-making and effective prioritisation.
- Excellent time-management and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
- Willingness to work outside standard hours when required
Post Title: West Yorkshire Programme Manager
Responsible to: Strategic Operations Manager
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Holiday entitlement/Pension: Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme and access to an employee perk-based platform. The Tutor Trust also provides a contributory Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees after the qualifying period.
How to Apply
To apply, download an application form, an equality and diversity monitoring form and send your completed documents to the email provided on the website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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