Schools and College Engagement Officer (Recruitment)

Anglia Ruskin University; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Cambridge is seeking a proactive individual to join their Schools and Colleges Engagement team. In this dynamic role, you will support student recruitment across the East of England, build relationships with schools and colleges, and deliver events. A degree or relevant experience is essential, along with excellent communication skills. The position offers a full-time contract with generous benefits and opportunities for travel.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Occupational pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Passion for education and supporting students.
• Highly organized and confident working independently.
• Positive and proactive approach to engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the local undergraduate student recruitment strategy.
• Build relationships and deliver inspiring events.
• Manage logistics and demonstrate impact through data.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Data management

Relationship building

Education

Degree or part-qualified professional qualification

Job description

Position Details

• Job Category: Administrative
• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• Employment Type: Full time
• Salary From: £31,236
• Salary To: £36,636
• Location: Cambridge
• Faculty/Prof Service: Corporate Marketing
• Closing Date: 19/11/2025
• Ref No: 3670

Documents

• Job Description Person Specification (PDF, 823.1kb)
• Candidate Brief (PDF, 2220.26kb)

About ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About The Role

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a real impact? Join ARU’s Schools and Colleges Engagement team within the Corporate Marketing Directorate, as we deliver our local undergraduate student recruitment strategy across the East of England.

Regions

• Norfolk and Suffolk

You’ll be a key part of our mission to support all prospective students in exploring their future at ARU and beyond. Working face‑to‑face with schools, sixth forms, colleges, and at all ARU campuses — you’ll build strong relationships and deliver inspiring events such as taster days, workshops and presentations.

With a degree, part‑qualified professional qualification, or equivalent experience, you’ll bring a positive, proactive and creative approach.

Highly organised and confident working independently, you’ll be comfortable managing logistics, using data to demonstrate impact, and working to budgets.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

This is a dynamic, fast‑paced role with regular travel across your region and occasional out‑of‑hours work in the evenings and at weekends. All work‑related travel is reimbursed in line with ARU expenses policy.

At ARU, we’re proud to be a university that transforms lives through education. If you’re ready to join a collaborative, supportive team that values innovation and inclusion to inspire the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries can be made to Alastair Harman, Schools and Colleges Engagement Manager, at [e-mail].

Interview and Application Details

We expect face‑to‑face interviews will take place w/c 1 Dec 2025, campus TBC.

You have the full range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

Legal and EEO Statements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short‑listed candidates. This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children’s and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes

Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.