Schools and College Engagement Officer (Recruitment)

Anglia Ruskin University; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global university is looking for a field-based officer to enhance undergraduate student recruitment across the East of England. The role involves building relationships with educational institutions, delivering engaging recruitment events, and supporting prospective students. Applicants should have a degree or equivalent experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to organize independently. The position offers an Agile working culture with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Occupational pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Travel to work scheme

Relocation package (where applicable)

Qualifications

• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Confidence in independent working.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with schools and colleges.
• Deliver inspiring recruitment events.
• Work with prospective students to explore ARU opportunities.
• Manage logistics and demonstrate impact using data.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree or part-qualified professional qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

About the role: We are recruiting for a field-based officer in the Schools and Colleges Engagement team within the Corporate Marketing Directorate to deliver the local undergraduate student recruitment strategy across the East of England. The role is field-based and will work primarily in the regions of Norfolk and Suffolk.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with schools, sixth forms, colleges, and ARU campuses.
• Deliver inspiring events such as taster days, workshops and presentations.
• Work face-to-face with prospective students to help them explore ARU and future opportunities.
• Manage logistics, using data to demonstrate impact and working to budgets.
• Travel regularly within the region and occasionally work evenings and weekends. All work-related travel is reimbursed in line with ARU expenses policy.

Requirements

• With a degree, part-qualified professional qualification, or equivalent experience, you will bring a positive, proactive and creative approach.
• Highly organised and confident working independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Additional expectations: This is a dynamic, fast-paced role with regular travel across the region and occasional out-of-hours work. All work-related travel is reimbursed in line with ARU expenses policy.

What we offer

• Agile working culture and benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a relocation package (where applicable).

Application details

Closing date: Sunday 12 October 2025. We expect face-to-face interviews to take place w/c Monday 20 October, campus TBC. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received. Informal enquiries can be made to Alastair Harman, Schools and Colleges Engagement Manager, at [e-mail].

This appointment is subject to an enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check. We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students. We are committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.