DANCOP Outreach Facilitator

£28,807 to £30,125 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £34,643.75 per annum)

Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location. Currently, this role offers the opportunity to work remotely, normally 3 day/s a week in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

The Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Collaborative Outreach Partnership (DANCOP) is a Uni Connect partnership led by the University of Derby, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, Chesterfield College, Nottingham College, Derby College Group, Vision West Nottinghamshire College, and University of Derby Buxton. DANCOP works in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders including EMCCA Careers Hub and Local Authorities.

The purpose of DANCOP is to work closely with partnership higher educational institutions and colleges to help improve social mobility, focusing on raising educational standards from early years, through school and beyond; inspiring young people to shape their own futures.

DANCOP are seeking an Outreach Facilitator to join our high performing Collaboration and Engagement team. This diverse and rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people aged 11 to 19 across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

Working closely with our community partners, you will help ensure DANCOP's outreach activities achieve maximum reach and impact, delivering engaging, relevant and high-quality programmes that are effectively monitored and evaluated.

As an Outreach Facilitator, you will support the development, delivery and evaluation of the outreach programme and associated activities, contributing to the achievement of our Office for Students (OfS) objectives. The role involves designing and delivering engaging outreach initiatives that raise awareness of higher education opportunities, increase attainment, and inspire ambition among young people from groups currently under-represented in higher education.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about widening participation, empowering learners, and helping them realise their future aspirations.

As a significant part of the role involves delivering activities and building relationships in schools and colleges across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, regular travel is required. Candidates must therefore have the flexibility to travel and work between university and external sites in a cost effective and timely manner.

This is a fixed term contract until 30th June 2027.

Anticipated interview date:Thursday 1st October 2026

We are looking for someone who has first-hand experience of higher education and a strong understanding of the…