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 post holder will report on a day-to-day basis to the SUN Project Leader at Bournemouth University, with
overall strategic direction and management provided by the Head of SUN. In line with the funding conditions
of the Uni Connect programme, the post holder's sole responsibility is to support the work of the Southern
Universities Network. They will not undertake recruitment, outreach, or marketing activity on behalf of
Bournemouth University, except in a limited number of agreed cases—such as supporting an Open Day—at the
discretion of both SUN and BU.
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 IS OPEN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AGENCY STAFF CURRENTLY WORKING AT BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLY.