Student Recruitment Officer, External Relations

University of Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking a Student Recruitment Officer, External Relations, to lead and support UK-wide recruitment activities and improve conversion of applicants to registered students.

You will manage relationships with external partner institutions, represent the university at events, assist with event management, and help develop recruitment strategies. Willingness to travel and a full driving licence are essential; the post is based in the UK with UK-based travel required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the university's student recruitment activities across the UK.
• Manage relationships with external partner institutions and represent the university at events.
• Assist with event management and contribute to recruitment strategies and plans.

Job description

Student Recruitment Officer, External Relations (RAA001A)

Job Description

The role of the team is to lead the university’s student recruitment activities across the UK, with the aim of increasing the number of students recruited to the University and improving the conversion of applicants to registered students.

You will be responsible for supporting a program of activity within the UK, as well as managing relationships with external partner institutions, representing the University at events across the UK, assisting with event management and contributing to the development of recruitment strategies and plans. Willingness to travel is an essential requirement and the successful candidate should possess a full driving license for travel to career fairs and school visits.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5 salary scale (£33,002 - £36,636), with placement according to qualifications and experience.

This role is based in the UK and, as such, the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Informal enquiries should be made to Sally Middleton, Head of UK Recruitment, Access & Outreach e-mail: [e-mail]

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 27 October 2026

The Directorate of External Relations embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.