Widening Participation and Representation Coordinator

Listed by Cambridge SU

Application deadline: Wed 01 Jul 2026 09:00

The Widening Participation and Representation Coordinator will be the first point of call for student volunteers interested in widening participation and academic representation. They will play a key role in coordinating our new Cambridge Access Programme, administration of the Student-Led Outreach Grant, and they will also be responsible for the upkeep of the Academic Representative system.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a passion for outreach work, and supporting students to become effective representatives and mentors.

This is a full time, 12 month fixed-term contract based in Cambridge city centre, with flexibility for some remote working. The role offers a generous benefits package, including annual leave, pension contributions, and more!

For more information, please view the full job packhere.

To apply, please submit:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a passion for outreach work, and supporting students to become effective representatives and mentors

This is a full time, 12 month fixed-term contract based in Cambridge city centre, with flexibility for some remote working. The role offers a generous benefits package, including annual leave, pension contributions, and more!

For more information, please view the full job pack

To apply, please submit:

• Your CV
• Supporting statement (this should be a maximum of 2 sides of A4) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role by addressing the criteria focused on experience within the person specification, giving examples.

Applications should be submitted electronically to vacancies@cambridgesu.co.uk. Upon receiving your application we will request you to complete an equalities monitoring form. Applications close at 9am on Wednesday 1st July. 

If you have any questions about the role before applying, we encourage you to have a phone call with one of team. Please email us with your contact details and a selection of times you may be available so that a call can be arrange with a member of our Democracy and Representation Team.

Cambridge SU is committed to creating an organisation in which all members and employees are respected, discrimination is not tolerated and diversity is encouraged. All members and employees will be treated fairly and with respect. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within Cambridge SU at this level. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post. We will do our utmost to provide formats more accessible to prospective applicants, please email us.

If you have any questions about the role before applying, we encourage you to have a phone call with one of team. Please email us with your contact details and a selection of times you may be available so that a call can be arrange with a member of our Democracy and Representation Team.

Cambridge SU is committed to creating an organisation in which all members and employees are respected, discrimination is not tolerated and diversity is encouraged. All members and employees will be treated fairly and with respect. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within Cambridge SU at this level. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post. We will do our utmost to provide formats more accessible to prospective applicants, please email us.