NEACO Project Coordinator – Temporary Cover (Part Time)

About the Opportunity

Applications are invited for the post of Network for East Anglian Collaborative Outreach (neaco) Project Coordinator. The post holder will have responsibility for monitoring progress and measuring the impact of activities delivered by the neaco project.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring progress and measuring impact of neaco project activities
• Coordinating key areas such as data evaluation and delivery within Further Education Colleges
• Ensuring strong links and communication with partners

About You

Applicants should be educated to at least degree level (or equivalent experience) with experience in coordinating complex projects and managing staff. Detailed knowledge and commitment to recruitment and widening participation in Higher Education in the UK is essential, along with outstanding communication skills.

Eligibility

The position is maternity cover, subject to external funding, and is available on a fixed-term contract until 31st July 2026 or the return of the post holder, whichever is earlier. This role is available part-time at 0.8 FTE or 0.6 FTE for suitable applicants.

Benefits

• Part-time position available
• Opportunity for internal candidates to apply for a secondment
• Maternity cover role

About Company

The Uni Connect Programme, overseen by The Office for Students (OfS), aims to support students' access to higher education without limitations based on background, location, or characteristics. The University of Cambridge leads a partnership of Higher Education Institutions and stakeholders across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Peterborough.

For informal enquiries, please contact Tom Levinson, Head of Widening Participation and Collaborative Outreach - tom.levinson@admin.cam.ac.uk

Interviews will be held on 17th and 18th September.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference AT46898 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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