Deputy Head of Student Recruitment (Undergraduate Events)

University of York - Computer Science; Imphal West District; On-site; INR 5,811,000 - 7,134,000; Full time

Job summary

University of York seeks a Senior Undergraduate Events Manager to lead strategic and operational delivery of open days, visit days and campus events at Heslington. You will shape event plans, coordinate a team of staff and students, and ensure high-quality experiences for prospective students and families.

Based largely on-site with some remote working options, the role requires strong public speaking skills and a proven track record in recruitment events. Apply by 14 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and delivering undergraduate recruitment events in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of maximizing customer experience and meeting ambitious event delivery targets.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and cultivate a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage complex operational plans for undergraduate events and activities across the Home Student Recruitment team.
• Provide strategic direction and operational support to a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, high-impact events.
• Lead delivery of Open Days, Post-offer Visit Days and campus tours.

Skills

Team management

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Customer experience

Job description

Department

Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions

Salary

£46,049 - £56,535

Grade

Grade 7

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Full-time

Based at

University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Interview date

Thursday 12th November

Posted Date

30/09/2026

Apply by

14/10/2026

Job Reference

15363

Documents

• 15363 job description.pdf (PDF, 441.93kb)

Role Description

Department

This new role sits within the Student Recruitment team, part of Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Outreach (MRAO) within the wider Directorate of Global Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions (GMRA). The Student Recruitment team is responsible for recruiting Home undergraduate and postgraduate students to the university through higher education exhibitions, school and college outreach, and large- and small-scale campus events. It is an exciting time to join MRAO as we have a vision and mandate for growth endorsed by the University Executive Board.

Role

Reporting to the Head of Student Recruitment and working closely with the Deputy Head of Student Recruitment (Schools Liaison and Postgraduate), the Deputy Head of Student Recruitment (Undergraduate Events) will develop, implement, and manage complex operational plans for undergraduate events and activities across the Home Student Recruitment team. The role holder will provide strategic direction and operational support to a dedicated team, leading them to deliver high-quality, high-impact, efficient, and coordinated undergraduate recruitment events, including Open Days, Post-offer Visit Days and campus tours.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

You will have extensive experience in managing teams and delivering large- and small-scale undergraduate recruitment events within a fast-paced, complex environment. A proven track record of maximising customer experience and meeting ambitious event delivery and student conversion targets is essential. Additionally, you must demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, as well as cultivating a positive, supportive, and adaptable team culture. You will be an exceptional communicator with a particularly strong, confident public speaking style.

Location & Working Pattern

This role is largely based on-site at our Heslington campus in York. Regular campus attendance is required for frequent in-person meetings, event planning and set up, and all key university events, including Open Days and Post-Offer Visit Days.

Interview date: Thursday 12th November

For informal enquiries:

please contact Andrea Bourne on [e-mail]

Condition of employment

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.

Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.