Senior Recruitment and Access Officer - 16704 at Brunel Law School

The Widening Access team works to increase the number of young people and adults from underrepresented backgrounds who progress to higher education. Through different activities, we work with young people and adults, parents and teachers to raise awareness of higher education, to provide information and debunk myths, to address barriers and to increase knowledge of university and the application process.

Posted Date

08/12/2025

Closing Date

07/01/2026

Ref No

5002

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 7 from: £40,757 to £47,921 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £52,067 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time).

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed term for up to 1 year, until February 2027

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

The Widening Access team works to increase the number of young people and adults from underrepresented backgrounds who progress to higher education. Through different activities, we work with young people and adults, parents and teachers to raise awareness of higher education, to provide information and debunk myths, to address barriers and to increase knowledge of university and the application process.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to lead the delivery of outreach and widening access initiatives within our UK Recruitment team. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement programmes that engage schools, colleges, and community organisations, supporting Brunel’s recruitment strategy and promoting higher education opportunities for underrepresented groups. You will manage relationships with key stakeholders, contribute to sector-wide forums, and ensure the successful delivery of activities aligned with our Access and Participation Plan. This position requires excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, alongside a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the transformative power of education.

This role will involve delivering the medical outreach programme, which includes the Medicine residential summer school

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 7 January 2026

Interviews will take place on: w/c 26 January 2026

For any questions regarding the role please contact Khashim Hussain – Head of UK Recruitment and Widening Access via e-mail [email protected]

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues, please contact us at: [email protected]

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.



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