SUN Project Coordinator

The Southern Universities Network (SUN) brings together a range of higher education providers, further education colleges, schools, and other organisations across Dorset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. It is part of the Uni Connect programme, funded by the Office for Students, which aims to reduce the gap in higher education participation between the most and least represented groups.

Based at Bournemouth University and working under the direction of the SUN central team at the University of Southampton, the post holder will collaborate with SUN partner organisations to support, develop, and deliver activities and events for secondary and post-16 students. This will include in-person workshops, on-campus events, and live virtual sessions aligned with the SUN core outreach programme.

The role will primarily be based in Dorset but may also involve travel across the wider region, including Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System.  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job. 

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