Student Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

University of Chichester; Chichester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pension (FlexHE)

Christmas closure & holidays

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Cycle to work

Season Ticket Loan

Electric Vehicle schemes

Bus travel between campuses

Job summary

The University of Chichester is seeking a Student Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator to engage prospective students, schools, colleges and communities to raise awareness of the university's offer. You will deliver high-quality recruitment activities, outreach programmes and events, building strong relationships with stakeholders and supporting progression into higher education.

This role requires travel to schools, colleges and fairs across the region and wider, with excellent interpersonal

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, liaising with schools, students, parents and the community to promote the University's offer.
• Confident presenter with ability to engage diverse audiences and experience of public-facing work.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to travel to schools, colleges and fairs across the region and wider.

Responsibilities

• Engage prospective students, schools, colleges and communities to raise awareness of the University's offer.
• Deliver high-quality recruitment activity, outreach programmes and events that inspire learners and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.

Job description

Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications

About this role

The Student Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in engaging prospective students, schools, colleges and communities to raise awareness of the university's offer and support progression into higher education.

The postholder delivers high-quality recruitment activity, outreach programmes, and events that inspire learners, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and contribute to the University's recruitment and widening participation goals.

About you

The successful applicant will need excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, liaising with schools, students, parents and the community to promote the University's offer and build positive relationships. You will be a confident presenter and have the ability to engage diverse audiences and experience of public-facing work. Strong organisational skills are essential, with the ability to travel to schools, colleges and fairs across the region and wider.

About the team

You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused community and work within a small, friendly and flexible team. Student Recruitment and Outreach sits within the wider Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications team based on the Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, which will be undertaken by the University on appointment.

Enquiries are welcomed by Chris Rogers, Student Recruitment and Outreach Manager via email at [e-mail]

• Closing Date: 12 October 2026
• Interview Date: To be confirmed

You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.

All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.