MBA Recruitment Executive

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Staff pension

Discounted bus travel

Onsite catering

University benefits

Job summary

Saïd Business School at University of Oxford is seeking a Recruitment Executive to support the MBA admissions process. The role delivers timely and efficient recruitment activities under supervision, guiding applicants and building a pipeline of MBA entrants.

You will engage with prospects, organise events in the UK and internationally, review applications, and collaborate with marketing, careers and alumni teams to enhance the applicant experience.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and planning.
• Proficient Microsoft Office.
• Flexible and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective MBA applicants and answer enquiries.
• Support recruitment strategies and conversions.
• Organise recruitment events, open days, fairs and webinars in the UK and internationally.
• Review applications and provide applicant feedback.
• Collaborate with Recruitment, Marketing, Careers, Course and Alumni teams.

Skills

Applicant engagement

Recruitment support

Event coordination

Admissions processing

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Admissions software

Job description

Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum including the Oxford University weighting of £1,730 per annum

Grade 6: £36,360 - £42,434 per annum including the Oxford University weighting of £1,730 per annum, effective from 1 November 2026

Fixed Term/Secondment – 12 Months Maternity cover, full time (37.5 hours per week)**

The Recruitment Executive plays a key role in delivering an efficient and effective admissions process for Saïd Business School. The Recruitment Executive is responsible for executing the recruitment process, under the supervision of the MBA Recruitment & Admissions Manager, ensuring that it is operated in a timely and efficient manner.

The post holder will utilise in-depth specialist knowledge of the programme and wider marketplace to provide advice to applicants and build an effective pipeline of incoming MBA students. Drawing on specialist knowledge of the School's programmes and admissions requirements, they will offer guidance to applicants, identify and resolve admissions-related issues, and contribute to a positive applicant experience that reflects the values and reputation of Saïd Business School.

Key Responsibilities

• Applicant Engagement: Build strong relationships with prospective MBA applicants, responding to enquiries and providing guidance throughout their application journey.
• Recruitment and Conversion: Support recruitment strategies and activities to convert prospective applicants and offer holders into enrolled students.
• Events and Representation: Organise and deliver recruitment events, open days, fairs and webinars in the UK and internationally, representing Saïd Business School.
• Admissions Support: Review applications, provide feedback on candidate suitability and support the MBA Recruitment & Admissions Manager, including providing cover when required.
• Collaboration and Improvement: Work closely with Recruitment, Marketing, Careers, Course and Alumni teams to enhance the applicant experience and improve recruitment communications and processes.

You will be an engaging and confident communicator with strong organisational, planning and time management skills, and excellent attention to detail. A collaborative team player, you will build positive relationships across teams and deliver exceptional service to a diverse range of stakeholders. You will bring professionalism, discretion and cultural awareness, alongside a proactive, resilient and flexible approach to problem-solving. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, you will manage competing priorities effectively, use your initiative and demonstrate strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under thepoints-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/explore-our-careers/applications-process/pre-employment-screening.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Plus, many other University benefits

The closing date for applications is Friday 20 November at 12.00 noon. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Interview Schedule: Interviews will take place in two stages, with the first stage held virtually during the week commencing Monday 30 November 2026, followed by an in-person second stage. Please note that these dates are provisional.