The Role
Kingston University is seeking an experienced and strategic Widening Access and Outreach Manager to lead the development, delivery and evaluation of evidence-informed outreach activities that support underrepresented learners to access and succeed in higher education.
You will provide leadership to the Widening Access and Outreach team, overseeing delivery of the University’s Access and Participation Plan and Schools and Colleges Strategy. Using data, evidence and evaluation to drive impact and continuous improvement, you will ensure activities contribute to institutional priorities and deliver meaningful outcomes for learners.
The role involves building and maintaining effective partnerships with schools, colleges, community organisations and sector stakeholders, while working closely with faculties, admissions and student recruitment colleagues to deliver a coordinated approach to widening participation.
The Person
Educated to degree level, or with equivalent professional experience, you will bring significant experience of widening access, outreach and partnership development within higher education or a related educational setting.
You will have a strong understanding of Access and Participation Plans, Office for Students regulation, and the barriers faced by underrepresented learners.
An effective leader, you will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and be confident using data and evaluation to inform decision-making.
Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities, you will have experience of leading teams, and advancing equality of opportunity through higher education.
About the Directorate
The Student Directorate aims to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience for prospective and current students, supporting participation, attainment and success before, during and after their time at Kingston. Student Recruitment and Admissions plays a key role in achieving recruitment goals while providing an excellent applicant experience and strong return on investment.
Further Information
Full details are available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button.
This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary of £51,163 per annum.
Interviews will be in the week commencing 7 December 2026.
For informal enquiries, please contact Sukh Chonk – Student Recruitment and Admissions Director.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
To apply click on the ‘Apply’ button. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.
£51,163 to £60,492 per annum.