Recruitment & WP Specialist

Canterbury Christ Church University; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Student Recruitment and Outreach Specialist. This role involves delivering engaging activities to inspire underrepresented students about university opportunities. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience working with young people and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join us in shaping futures and creating transformative experiences for future students.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young people is essential.
• Must be able to deliver interactive sessions to small and large groups.
• Understanding of the UK university landscape is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging activities to recruit students.
• Contribute to Access and Participation Plan goals.
• Build relationships to advocate for university opportunities.

Skills

Experience and enthusiasm in working with young people

Confidence in delivering interactive sessions

Strong interpersonal skills

Familiarity using computers

Job description

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Do you want to help inspire and support the next generation of students to Canterbury Christ Church University?

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people who might not have seen university as part of their future?

At CCCU, we’re looking for a Student Recruitment and Outreach Specialist to join our team, playing a vital role in supporting our mission to attract, inspire, and empower future students. In this exciting role you will deliver engaging and interactive activities that help recruit students to the University. Whether you’re out in a school delivering a hands-on workshop, welcoming prospective students onto campus, or representing the University at a large recruitment event, you will contribute to promoting how accessible, exciting and transformative Canterbury Christ Church University is.

As part of our Student Recruitment and Outreach team, you will contribute directly to our Access and Participation Plan (APP) goals to support underrepresented groups to see university as an opportunity for them. This role is a chance to shape futures and be part of a team that believes university should be within reach for everyone. If you are keen to build relationships, create unforgettable experiences and change lives, our Student Recruitment and Outreach Specialist role is for you.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience and enthusiasm in working with young people
• Confidence in delivering interactive sessions and speaking to both small and large groups of prospective students
• Experience of the UK university landscape to be able to advise students on their next steps
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine enthusiasm for working with people
• Familiarity and confidence using computers and (desirable but not essential) experience of using reporting systems and data recording
• Full UK drivers license with access to a car (desirable but not essential)

How will you work? We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is Flexible and connected (Professional Services). Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 26th of September 2025

Closing date for applications: 10th of October 2025

Interviews are to be held: DATE TBC

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Dana Harvey, [e-mail], 01227 925449, (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05704.

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging.

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.