Mentoring Officer

Salary and Working Conditions

£39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.

Full Time, Permanent.

Closing date: Thursday 30 April 2026.

About the Role

You will manage the Power Hour mentoring programme, a flagship initiative that provides final‑year students with a structured, one‑hour mentoring experience. The role combines programme management, workshop facilitation, student triage, mentor coordination, stakeholder engagement, data tracking and quality assurance. You will work closely with the Mentoring team and The 1 Hour Project to deliver the programme efficiently, inclusively and at scale, contributing to the university’s mentoring and employability ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and coordination of the Power Hour mentoring programme across its annual cycle
• Design and deliver engaging preparatory workshops (online and in‑person) for students
• Manage student engagement, including communications, triage and programme progression
• Coordinate and support the recruitment, training and management of external mentors
• Match students with appropriate mentors based on interests, goals and background
• Maintain accurate programme data, tracking engagement, outcomes and KPIs
• Produce regular reports and contribute to programme evaluation and continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships across the University and with external partners to support programme growth
• Promote Mentoring for All and increase student engagement through targeted campaigns and events

About You

You are organised, proactive and confident, thriving in a delivery‑focused environment. You have experience in mentoring, employability or student engagement programmes, strong stakeholder‑management skills and a commitment to widening access to opportunity. You can facilitate engaging workshops, support students one‑to‑one and coordinate external partners and use data to evidence impact and drive improvement.

What You’ll Need To Thrive

You are highly organised, people‑focused and driven by impact. You enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, building relationships and creating meaningful opportunities for students to connect with mentors and industry. A genuine passion for student success, employability and widening participation is essential.

Benefits Package

We offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience, and a range of benefits. More details are available at https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions.

Inclusive Employment Statement

As an inclusive, equal‑opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We are a disability‑confident employer and value all applications. Let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

Visa Sponsorship

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

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