UK Recruitment Assistant (Faculty of Arts, Business & Social Sci

Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wolverhampton is looking for a UK Recruitment Assistant to support student recruitment initiatives. This role includes delivering activities on and off-campus, responding to inquiries, and utilizing CRM systems for data management. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of the recruitment lifecycle for diverse learners and experience in promotional activities. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Standard Life Pension scheme

Long Service Recognition

Free Will Writing Service

IT & Mobile Discounts

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Gym memberships discounts

Eyecare Support

Flu Vouchers

Paycare Health Benefit Plan

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible & Agile Working

Free On-site Parking

Cycle Benefits Scheme

Employee Discounts

Travel Discounts

Library Access

Staff Scholarship Scheme

Leadership and Management Development

Qualifications

• Understanding of the HE student recruitment lifecycle for both post-18 and non-traditional learners.
• Experience in delivering promotional activity, including targeting and KPI monitoring.
• Proficiency in using a CRM system with strong data input and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver recruitment activities on and off campus, including attending HE fairs and engaging with schools and colleges.
• Respond to prospect enquiries and support conversion activities.
• Use a CRM system for strong data input and maintain accurate recruitment records.

Skills

Understanding of HE student recruitment lifecycle

Experience delivering promotional activity

Proficiency in using a CRM system

Job description

UK Recruitment Assistant (Faculty of Arts, Business & Social Sciences)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our UK Recruitment Team. The UK Recruitment Assistant (FABSS) is a key role within our UK Recruitment and Partnerships Department.

You will support in delivery of key projects and activities of the recruitment operational action plan, feeding into our overarching University UK recruitment strategy but focusing on activities related to the Faculty of Art, Business and Social Sciences.

You will support in delivery of activities outlined in faculty and course level recruitment action plans, covering the ‘awareness to application’ stages of the prospect journey. This role involves responding to prospect enquiries and will work with colleagues in conversion and WP roles to support activities for the faculty across the function.

You will be required to deliver recruitment activities on and off campus, such as attending HE fairs and national exhibitions and work closely with schools and colleges. This involves travel away from the University within the West Midlands and, occasionally, throughout the UK. It will also require you to be away from home on University business on several occasions each year, and to work during the evening and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver recruitment activities on and off campus, including attending HE fairs, national exhibitions, and engaging with schools and colleges.
• Respond to prospect enquiries and support conversion activities in collaboration with the WP and conversion teams.
• Support the delivery of faculty and course level recruitment action plans covering the ‘awareness to application’ stages of the prospect journey.
• Use a CRM system for strong data input and maintain accurate recruitment records.
• Monitor KPIs and deliver promotional activities tailored to post-18 and non-traditional learners.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the HE student recruitment lifecycle for both post-18 and “non-traditional learners”.
• Experience delivering promotional activity, including targeting and KPI monitoring, preferably in a classroom or training environment.
• Proficiency in using a CRM system with strong data input and accuracy.

Contact

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Rajvinder Bains: [e-mail].

Staff Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University’s defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with the Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) and software discounts.

Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers – Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working – Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On-site Parking – available across campuses.
• Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts – Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training and Development

• Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women’s networks.
• Library Access – Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part‑time higher education up to PhD level.
• Leadership and Management Development – Access to training opportunities to support career advancement.

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges).

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