Job profile

Want to make a real difference by helping underrepresented students access careers in Medicine and Dentistry?

About the role:

As the Access and Participation Medicine and Dentistry Outreach Officer, you will:

• support the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of outreach and widening participation activities designed to raise aspirations and improve progression to higher education among underrepresented learners.
• lead on the coordination and delivery of a range of Medicine and Dentistry outreach programmes and activities that support the University's Access and Participation objectives.
• develop and deliver engaging activities that raise awareness of pathways, careers and opportunities within Medicine and Dentistry, working closely with academic colleagues, student ambassadors, internal student groups, schools, colleges and external partners.
• play a key role in the coordination and development of the University's established Widening Access to Medicine Students (WAMS) and Widening Access to Dentistry Students (WADS) programmes, supporting learners from underrepresented backgrounds to explore progression routes into healthcare professions. This will include coordinating and facilitating outreach activity in schools and colleges, managing participant communications, supporting learner progression and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
• lead the delivery and administration of established programmes, including an e-mentoring scheme and a range of subject-specific on-campus events designed to support informed decision-making and successful progression to higher education.
• monitor participation, measure impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, using data and evaluation insights.
• work collaboratively with colleagues across the Faculty of Health and the wider Student Recruitment and Access and Participation team to ensure outreach activities contribute to institutional recruitment, widening participation and access objectives.

This is a part time, fixed term role, working 29.6 hours per week until 31/07/2027 due to funding.

For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.

A current full driving licence (manual transmission) is essential as you will be driving University of Plymouth vehicles.This role is also subject to health surveillance with our Occupational Health team.

What we’re looking for:

You should be:

• proactive, highly organised and enthusiastic
• have excellent interpersonal skills
• be able to effectively coordinate multiple projects and events simultaneously.
• have the ability to build strong relationships with academic colleagues, current students, schools, colleges and external partners, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality outreach programmes that inspire and support future Medicine and Dentistry students.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us:

For more information on Student Recruitment and Creative Services please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Ruth Bennett: by email at ruth.bennett@plymouth.ac.uk

Application Process:

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer:

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information:

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

Closing Date: Sunday 25^th October 2026 at 12 o’clock midnight