Recruitment and Admissions Assistant (Outreach London and Southeast area) - based remote

Manchester Metropolitan University; Liverpool City Region; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Student Recruitment Assistant to enhance its outreach efforts in London and Southeast England. The successful candidate will manage recruitment activities, organize events, and engage with potential students while traveling frequently across the region. This role requires strong organizational skills and experience in student outreach or support.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Experience in organizing events and providing support to students.
• Good knowledge of university application processes.

Responsibilities

• Support stand-based activities and administrative tasks for student recruitment.
• Organize and record events and engagement with potential students.
• Frequent travel across London and the Southeast for recruitment activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Event organizing

Education

Understanding of UK 14-19 qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Student Recruitment Assistant (Outreach London and Southeast area) - based remote

Fixed term to 31/12/2027

Responsible for supporting undergraduate student recruitment in London and the Southeast (home-based with frequent travel across the regions and surrounding areas).

Manchester Met is home to one of the UK's largest and most diverse student communities, with over 43,000 students representing over 100 countries.

The Recruitment and Admissions Department provides a seamless service to potential Manchester Met students from first enquiry through to enrolment for all modes and levels of courses. We are responsible for delivering a range of support services to enquirers, applicants, university staff and external stakeholders.

We operate a high-volume quality recruitment and admissions service, annually communicating with over 100,000 university enquirers and applicants through our recruitment campaigns. We manage 40,000 visitors visiting our campuses and deliver over 800 events off campus. We are also responsible for all aspects of offer making and offer communications with around 100,000 applications per year. Quality information, advice and guidance is at the heart of what we deliver, enabling students to make informed choices about going to Higher Education and Manchester Metropolitan University.

The role

We are expanding our post16 outreach activities and we are looking for an assistant to support our student recruitment activities London and the Southeast areas. Reporting to our newly appointed London based Student Recruitment Manager you will be responsible for supporting stand based activities in key locations and feeders, as well as being responsible for a range of administrative tasks to support our recruitment activities in the region.

You will ensure events are booked, organised and recorded to ensure we have an accurate record of events delivered by the team and leads generated. You will also support the team through attending events to engage with potential students.

Although you will be based from home, the role holder will be required to travel throughout London and the Southeast very frequently, so it is expected that you will be based in the area. You will also be expected to travel to our campus in Manchester regularly for team meetings and other events.

Ideal candidate

• You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to plan, prioritise and organise your own workload.
• You will have an good knowledge and understanding of the application processes for university courses, UK 14-19 qualifications and student finance.
• You must have excellent administrative skills, experience of organising events, and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• You should be enthusiastic, motivated and enjoy engaging with young people.
• You should have some experience of providing advice or support to school or college pupils, and be passionate about university education.
• Knowledge of Manchester and Manchester Met is not required but would be an advantage.

Interview expenses will be provided for in-person interviews in Manchester.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.