Student Recruitment and Outreach Officer

Buckinghamshire New University; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire New University seeks a Student Recruitment and Outreach Officer. The role involves leading outreach activities, delivering presentations, and engaging with students and schools to enhance recruitment. Ideal candidates will have experience in higher education recruitment, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting young learners.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement (30 days + bank holidays)

Training & development support opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Staff discounts with major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering student recruitment/outreach activities in HE.
• Experience working with young people, parents, or advisers.
• Knowledge of UK HE sector issues and national recruitment agendas.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, delivering, and evaluating outreach activities.
• Designing interactive content for young people, families, and teachers.
• Managing contacts in schools and colleges to promote recruitment.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Networking

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full time - Permanent - High Wycombe

Salary - £29,179 - £32,546

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary, and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and excellent service to our partners and colleagues. We are committed to these values and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you require.

We are seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join as a Student Recruitment and Outreach Officer. You will support the team in organizing, delivering, and evaluating outreach activities to meet the University’s Access and Participation Plan and recruitment targets. This includes developing in-school and online programs, workshops, activities, and presentations to engage students, parents, and teachers. You will have the opportunity to grow within a fast-moving and professional team.

The role requires excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to motivate and communicate effectively with young people. You will be involved from inception to delivery of events, including managing Student Ambassadors on the day. Frequent local travel and some UK-wide travel are required. A full clean driving license and DBS clearance are essential. The role may require working evenings and weekends.

What We Offer

• A generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Training & development support opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• A range of staff discounts with major retailers

Further benefits, interview questions, and the employee handbook can be viewed via the provided links. We welcome applications from candidates who reflect our values and ambitions. For more information, contact Sasha Leek at [e-mail]. All applications are to be submitted online.

BNU values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including those from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ individuals, especially in senior roles.

Closing Date: 15 June 2025

Interview Dates: 1 & 2 July 2025

This position requires an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The University is a Disability Confident employer and supports the Race Equality Charter.

Job Description

Job Title: Student Recruitment and Outreach Officer

Faculty/Directorate: Marketing and Student Recruitment

Grade: E

Location: High Wycombe

Hours: 37

Responsible to: Recruitment and Outreach Manager

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement recruitment strategies for target markets across the UK
• Design interactive online and offline content for young people, families, and teachers
• Deliver engaging presentations and workshops
• Manage contacts in schools and colleges to promote recruitment
• Evaluate activities to monitor engagement
• Network with colleagues in other HEIs for best practices
• Attend recruitment fairs and provide accurate information
• Research trends and inform outreach provision
• Advise academic teams on outreach activities
• Maintain GDPR-compliant data
• Follow safeguarding procedures and pass a DBS check
• Undertake other responsibilities as required

Person Specification - Essential Criteria Only

• Degree or equivalent experience in education
• Experience of delivering student recruitment/outreach activities in HE
• Experience of delivering presentations/workshops for secondary students
• Experience working with young people, parents, or advisers
• Networking and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of UK HE sector issues and national recruitment agendas
• Knowledge of undergraduate admissions procedures

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent presentation skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Relationship-building skills
• Feedback delivery and reception skills
• Problem-solving initiative
• Flexibility and teamwork
• Creativity and innovation
• Ability to work under pressure

Special Requirements

• DBS clearance
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends
• Full, clean UK driving license

BNU Behavioral Framework

Delivering Excellent Service, Achieving Results, Engaging with the Wider Context