Senior Schools, Colleges and Outreach Officer
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,064.00 to £47,389.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
The highly successful Schools, Colleges, and Outreach team within Future Students is seeking to appoint a maternity Senior Schools, Colleges and Outreach Officer to lead and deliver its activity with schools and colleges, and the University’s Partner Colleges. A key element of the role will be to maintain and develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders (such as school and college contacts) and to develop and deliver a Schools and Colleges Outreach Plan for the Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and Science (FCES). Under the leadership of the Student Recruitment and Outreach Manager, the role will involve delivering presentations to large audiences of students, parents, carers, and teachers, as well as organising events and outreach activities for school/ college students to gain an insight into life and studying at the University of South Wales. The position will also involve the line management of three Schools, Colleges, and Outreach Officers.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding communicator, who is passionate about the University of South Wales and attracting students to study here. The post-holder will be based within a dynamic, fast-paced team and the role will involve working across a range of marketing functions, as well as line management responsibilities. The successful applicant will have outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills, be able to innovate and forge partnerships, have experience of delivering activities for young people, and be flexible and hard-working.
Please note that this role is student recruitment-focused, and experience of working with 14–19-year-olds is essential. Applications from HR recruitment consultants will not be considered unless they are able to evidence relevant experience of student recruitment within a FE or HE context and/ or secondary education.
This position is based at Pontypridd Campus, University of South Wales, however the post-holder will be expected to work remotely and from the University’s other campuses when required. Please note that extensive travel is required as part of this role, and the post-holder will be required to work weekends and evenings.
Benefits on offer include 35 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure days, family-friendly policies and generous pension scheme.
The successful candidate will be expected to take up post in late June 2026.
For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Chris Edwards, Student Recruitment and Outreach Manager: christopher.edwards1@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University / RWCMD (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment, where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding communicator, who is passionate about the University of South Wales and attracting students to study here. The post-holder will be based within a dynamic, fast-paced team and the role will involve working across a range of marketing functions, as well as line management responsibilities. The successful applicant will have outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills, be able to innovate and forge partnerships, have experience of delivering activities for young people, and be flexible and hard-working.
Please note that this role is student recruitment-focused, and experience of working with 14–19-year-olds is essential. Applications from HR recruitment consultants will not be considered unless they are able to evidence relevant experience of student recruitment within a FE or HE context and/ or secondary education.
This position is based at Pontypridd Campus, University of South Wales, however the post-holder will be expected to work remotely and from the University’s other campuses when required. Please note that extensive travel is required as part of this role, and the post-holder will be required to work weekends and evenings.
Benefits on offer include 35 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure days, family-friendly policies and generous pension scheme.
The successful candidate will be expected to take up post in late June 2026.
For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Chris Edwards, Student Recruitment and Outreach Manager: christopher.edwards1@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University / RWCMD (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment, where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English
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