Education Liaison Adviser

Join Kingston University as an Education Liaison Adviser and support diversity and inclusion across our student recruitment and admissions processes.

We are seeking an Education Liaison Adviser to join the Education Liaison and Outreach Team. Working in collaboration with colleagues in the team and across Kingston University, you will develop, deliver and evaluate a range of high‑quality activity focused on supporting groups underrepresented in Higher Education to access university, specifically those outlined in our Access and Participation Plan and Schools and Colleges Strategy.

Projects include subject specific activity and events, plus sustained activity working with target groups, that will be delivered to target schools, colleges and community groups on campus, at external sites (e.g. in school) or virtually. This role also involves developing and maintaining relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, including faculties, target institutions and external partners.

• Develop, deliver and evaluate high‑quality outreach activity to support under‑represented groups in higher education.
• Plan and lead subject‑specific events and sustained engagement initiatives with target schools, colleges and community groups.
• Build and nurture relationships with faculties, target institutions, external partners and community organizations.
• Analyse data to evaluate the impact of projects in line with targets outlined in the Access and Participation Plan.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure work is completed on time and to a high standard.
• Represent the Education Liaison and Outreach Team at internal and external meetings and events.

• Degree level education or equivalent experience, preferably in higher education.
• Strong understanding of widening participation practice and the challenges faced by under‑represented student groups.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
• Demonstrable project management and organizational skills.
• Strong IT and analytical skills, with confidence interpreting data to measure impact.

• Location:
  
  Kingston Hill, Penrhyn Road, Kingston University
• Contract:
  
  Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
• Hours:
  
  37 per week
• Salary: £39,407 to £43,835 per annum
• Posted: 26/11/2025 – Closing: 04/01/2026

The Student Directorate aims to deliver a seamless, high‑quality experience for all current and future students. The Student Recruitment and Admissions team focuses on achieving recruitment targets and ensuring a first‑class applicant experience.

Interviews will take place in person on Thursday, 15 January 2026.

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We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. Every staff and student identity, background and experience contributes to our inclusive community.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.