Student Recruitment Officer

University-of-Salford; Salford; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

32 days leave

Flexible working

Community & inclusion

Zusammenfassung

The University of Salford is seeking a Student Recruitment Officer to join the Student Recruitment Team. You will engage with prospective students, deliver presentations, and build relationships with schools and colleges across a designated region to help applicants make informed choices.

The role emphasises communication and collaboration, requires flexible travel across the UK, and may involve evenings and weekends.

Aufgaben

• Deliver engaging information, guidance and support to prospective students and their supporters at recruitment events, presentations and written communications.
• Plan and deliver targeted recruitment activity using insight and data to identify opportunities and improve outcomes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, colleges and stakeholders across a dedicated geographical region to support recruitment objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative approaches and ensure recruitment activity is coordinated and effective.
• Travel extensively within the UK and work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support recruitment activity.

Jobbeschreibung

Opportunity Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Student Recruitment Team and play a key role in shaping how prospective students experience and engage with the University. As a Student Recruitment Officer, you’ll work across a varied mix of recruitment activity, from attending exhibitions, to delivering engaging presentations and building relationships with schools and colleges. Every day you will create experiences that help students make informed decisions about their future.

Communication is at the heart of the role. You’ll use your skills to connect with a diverse range of audiences, build trusted relationships and ensure our messages are engaging, accessible and impactful. With responsibility for a dedicated geographical region, you’ll have the opportunity to bring creativity and fresh ideas to our recruitment approach.

If you enjoy variety, thrive on building relationships and want a role where your work can make a real difference, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, impartial information, advice and guidance to prospective students and their supporters, through conversations at recruitment events, presentations and written communications.


• Plan and deliver targeted recruitment activity, using insight and data to identify opportunities, engage priority audiences and improve outcomes.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, colleges and key stakeholders across a dedicated geographical region to support student recruitment objectives.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative approaches, maximise opportunities and ensure recruitment activity is coordinated and effective.


• Travel extensively within the UK and work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support recruitment activity.

**Please note this opportunity relates to the student recruitment lifecycle as opposed to HR Recruitment.**

About the Department

Focused on the enquirer and applicant journey, the Student Recruitment Team provide the touch point for all enquirers and applicants during their journey to higher education, as well as managing the University’s relationships with feeder schools and colleges in the UK.

With a customer service focused approach, we manage the provision of information, advice and guidance via both incoming enquiries and during outbound events and engagements, ensuring that all enquirers are provided with appropriate information to best inform their decision‑making regarding higher education.

We work closely with key influencers including teachers, advisors and parents with the aim of attracting and recruiting those students who will best benefit from the University of Salford experience. Alongside this we lead on the organisation and delivery of Open Days, Applicant Visit Days and applicant interviews, working in partnership with Admissions, Marketing, Estates and academic colleagues to ensure the highest quality applicant experience.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme


• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!


• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance


• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives


• A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you.

Please note this opportunity may close early depending on applicant volume.

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