Widening Participation Manager (Internal Only)

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1 Candidate Brief Widening Participation Manager (Internal Only) Reference: R Salary: 33,199 to 39,609 per annum Contract Type: Continuing Basis: Full time Closing Date: hours GMT on Tuesday 13 November 2018 Interview Date: To be confirmed

2 Job description Job Purpose: In this role the WP Manager will take administrative responsibility for Aston Medical School s unique widening participation agenda and programme of activities. This includes managing the Sir Doug Ellis Pathway to Healthcare which is in its third year. The post holder will work closely with SRO to ensure the sharing of good practise across all University Pathway programmes, and to maximise the use of resources, whilst minimising the duplication of effort in relation to school visits and contacts This post will report to the Business Manager, Aston Medical School, but work closely with, and take significant direction from, the Dean of Medical Education and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of AMS. Main Duties/Responsibilities: To work with the Dean of Medical Education to further develop and deliver Widening Participation programmes that feed into the Medical School. To deliver and continue to develop the existing AMS WP programme of activity amongst students from disadvantaged backgrounds To advise SMT AMS on progress against objectives and possible future changes to the strategy To manage the school and student selection process for the AMS WP strategy, including delivering, where relevant, s to schools, students and parents To work with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean to develop an innovative e-mentoring scheme To manage this e-mentoring scheme and work experience placements in the NHS, A Level revisions sessions, a summer school and keynote speeches for the selected WP students To work closely with staff in Schools and Colleges Liaison, especially those with responsibility for Aston s Access to Health Professions activities To work closely with other colleagues implementing Widening Participation pathways within the University and to ensure the sharing of good practice Provide information, advice and guidance (IAG) to pre-entry students, their key influencers (parents, teachers, carers, etc.) and various other stakeholders (e.g. prospective employers) regarding future academic career pathways Provide s for selected students to improve understanding of the UCAS Process, Personal Statement writing, Student Finance and other key HE topics Under the guidance of the Business Manager and Head of Widening Participation and Recruitment, periodically produce an electronic newsletter for key stakeholders (e.g. schools) outlining the upcoming opportunities available to pre-entry students at Aston Provide content for Schools and Colleges Liaison and University social media to raise Aston s profile and promote opportunities available to schools Contribute to and support other activities and events organised by Schools and Colleges Liaison including Open Days, Applicant Visit Days, and the January Admissions Conference Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the WP programme and track student engagement. Monitor a budget for the WP programme. Report periodically on the budget position as required by the line manager Any other duties as commensurate with the grade of the post in the Medical School and roles and responsibilities may be fluid as the School grows

3 Additional responsibilities Engage in continuous personal and professional development in line with the demands of the role, including undertaking relevant training and development activities to develop themselves and support the development of others. Ensure and promote the personal health, safety and wellbeing of staff and students. Carry out duties in a way which promotes fairness in all matters and which engenders trust. Promote equality of opportunity and support diversity and inclusion as well as working to support the University s environmental sustainability agenda and practices.

4 Person specification Education and qualifications Essential A good Honours Bachelor s degree. Method of assessment Application form Experience Aptitude and skills Experience of supporting/organising student recruitment activities. Experience of working with young people and organising events. Experience of building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Evidence of public speaking. It would be helpful if there was previous exposure to school/college students and parents. Demonstrable evidence of confidence and skills in communication. Both administrative background and international NGO exposure. Understanding of private and public school environment. Experience of working with all Microsoft Office applications. A good understanding of widening participation and Aston Medical School s vision, mission and value. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include an excellent telephone manner. Highly developed organisational skills with attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and networking skills. Ability to prioritise workload effectively in pressured situations. Ability to work independently to deadline and on own initiative as well as part of a team. Positive and flexible attitude to work. Application form, interview and Interview and

5 Desirable Method of assessment Experience Aptitude and skills Experience of working in the HE sector with schools and colleges is not essential but desirable. Experience of working with professionals in the healthcare sector including GPs and physicians. Experience of producing marketing material to include web content. Line management. A Masters degree. An interest in Social Mobility and an understanding of the business models for financial support. An interest in marketing and using social media. An understanding of working with young people and issues relating to safeguarding. Full clean driving licence. Application form, interview and Interview and

6 How to apply You can apply for this role online via our website Applications should be submitted by 23.59pm on the advertised closing date. All applicants must complete an application form, along with your CV. Any CV sent direct to the Recruitment Team and Recruiting Manager will not be accepted. If you require a manual application form then please contact the Recruitment Team via recruitment@aston.ac.uk. Contact Information Enquiries about the vacancy: Name: Elizabeth Bridges Job Title: Business Manager e.bridges@aston.ac.uk Enquiries about the application process, shortlisting or interviews: Recruitment Team via recruitment@aston.ac.uk or Additional Information Visit our website for full details of our salary scales and benefits Aston University staff enjoy Salary Scales: Benefits: Working in Birmingham: Employment of Ex-Offenders: Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a person with a criminal record is not required to disclose any spent convictions unless the positions they applying for is listed an exception under the act. Eligibility to work in the UK: Candidates who are not citizens of the United Kingdom, or another EEA member country, should check their eligibility to enter or remain the UK in advance of making any job application via the UKVI website Before applying you should ensure that you meet the requirements, including meeting the English language standards. If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, any application for a work visa would be unsuccessful Equal Opportunities: Aston University promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We aim to ensure, through our admissions policies for students, and our staff recruitment and selection processes that we encourage applications from all groups represented in the wider community at a local, national and international level. The University will endeavour not to discriminate unfairly or illegally, directly or indirectly, against student or potential students, staff or potential staff. This commitment applies to all functions of the University and to any stage of an individual s career.

7 An Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form is included within the application form. Data you provide on the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form will be included in a general database, for statistical monitoring purposes, enabling the University to monitor the effectiveness of its Policy, Codes of Practice and Guidelines on Equal Opportunities in Employment. Individuals will not be identified by name. Data Protection Act 1998: Your personal data will be processed in compliance with the DPA and from 25 May 2018 with the GDPR. The University s Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices, including the Job Applicant Privacy Notice can be found at Your application will only be used to inform the selection process, unless you are successful, in which case it will form the basis of your personal record with the University which will be stored in manual and/or electronic files. Information in statistical form on present and former employees is given to appropriate outside bodies. Full details of our terms and conditions of service and associated policies and procedures are available online at