Recruitment Events and Outreach Assistant

University of Bradford; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Bradford is seeking a Recruitment Events and Outreach Assistant to support various recruitment events. This part-time role involves planning logistics, engaging with stakeholders, and developing marketing materials to attract prospective students. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a good educational background.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education including GCSE English and Maths.
• Customer service experience in a professional manner.
• Excellent communication skills tailored to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of recruitment events.
• Manage logistics and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with administrative tasks and develop marketing content.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Professional Services

Outreach, Recruitment and Marketing

Salary: £25,148 to £26,642 per annum pro rata 20hr/week, 40wks/year. Term Time

Post Type: Part Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 30 May 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: HR0183275

This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

Directorate

We are seeking a pro-active, self-motivated and enthusiastic person for the role of Recruitment Events and Outreach Assistant. The successful candidate will support the planning and delivery of various on campus and virtual recruitment events, including University Open Days, Experience Days, Taster Days, postgraduate events, campus visits, and bespoke events for stakeholders such as schools, colleges, and external partners, to promote the University of Bradford and meet recruitment targets.

What You Will Be Doing

1. The Recruitment Events and Outreach Assistant will support the planning and delivery of recruitment events, including managing logistics and stakeholder engagement.
2. Under the guidance of the Recruitment Events Coordinator, manage the organisation of the Higher Education school experience programme, including booking ambassadors, attending events, supervising, and acting as the main contact.
3. Support the setup and delivery of Outreach webinars and social media activities.
4. Assist with administrative tasks such as preparing agendas, meeting minutes, stationery orders, laundry, travel bookings, and responding to enquiries.
5. Develop content for recruitment presentations, printed, and online marketing materials targeting prospective students, parents, carers, teachers, and advisors, in collaboration with marketing colleagues.
6. Be available to work on campus for key events, supporting the hybrid working model.

Qualifications/Experience

1. A good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
2. Customer service experience face-to-face, via telephone, and email in a professional manner.
3. Excellent communication skills, tailored to different audiences.
4. Experience supporting event delivery for diverse audiences.
5. Experience supervising temporary staff and/or student ambassadors.
6. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
7. High accuracy and attention to detail.
8. Experience using CRM systems/databases for data management.

We encourage candidates whose experience does not match all requirements to consider applying, as we value diversity and inclusivity. Please contact the hiring manager for an informal discussion if interested.

Celebrating Diversity at the University of Bradford

We welcome applications from individuals who represent diverse backgrounds, especially in areas where there is underrepresentation. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and support adjustments for candidates.

Additional Information

For more details or to apply, contact Hayley Jackson at 01274 236365 or via email. We look forward to hearing from you.

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