Student Recruitment Advisor

Salford City College; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

On-site parking

Staff wellbeing days

Job summary

Pendleton Sixth Form College is seeking a motivated Student Recruitment Advisor to join the Recruitment and Admissions team. You will help prospective students decide on their future education and career pathways, guiding them through the enrolment process with a focus on widening participation.

The role requires a confident communicator who can engage with young people, parents and stakeholders. Email [e-mail] for queries; a permanent contract is offered with 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Motivated and student-focused recruitment advisor to join the Admissions team.
• Confident communicator with young people, parents/carers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Attract, advise and enroll prospective students across the college group.
• Promote educational opportunities and widening participation.
• Collaborate with staff to support applicants and provide information.

Skills

Excellent communication

Engaging with students

Widening participation

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 - £27,231Incremental 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.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email [e-mail].

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.