Student Recruitment Advisor

Pendleton Sixth Form College; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Pendleton Sixth Form College is seeking a motivated Student Recruitment Advisor to join our Recruitment and Admissions team. You will attract, advise and enrol prospective students across our college group, helping them make informed decisions about their future education and career pathways.

You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working with young people, parents and stakeholders, and you will be passionate about widening participation and promoting educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with students, parents and external stakeholders.
• Committed to widening participation and student success.

Responsibilities

• Attract, advise and enrol prospective students across the college group.
• Provide information on courses and career pathways.
• Support parents and carers throughout the admissions process.

Skills

Confident communicator

Stakeholder engagement

Student recruitment experience

Public speaking

Job description

Pendleton Sixth Form College is a centre of Academic Excellence, offering a range of A-levels and vocational courses. The successes of Pendleton Sixth Form College students over the last half century have led to the College being recognised both locally and nationally as a Centre of Educational Excellence. Student Recruitment Advisor Reference: 000197 | Closing Date: 30th September 2026 | Interview Date: 12th October 2026 Salary: £24,770 - £27,231 Incremental progression throughout the band is available Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 36 hours | Location: Pendleton Sixth Form college About the Role We are seeking a motivated and student-focused Student Recruitment Advisor to join our Recruitment and Admissions team. This role plays a key part in attracting, advising, and enrolling prospective students across our college group, helping them make informed decisions about their future education and career pathways. You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working with young people, parents/carers, and stakeholders, and who is passionate about widening participation and promoting educational opportunities.

Reason to Join Us

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College's Association style terms and conditions) including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.