Student Recruitment Co-ordinator

This full-time role (37 hours) involves travelling across the UK to deliver events, presentations and workshops to prospective students, parents/carers and teachers. The position supports the Newcastle University PARTNERS programme, residential summer schools, and other wide-reach activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver on-campus and virtual events for prospective students, managing logistics, budgets and evaluation reports.
• Act as lead presenter for large audiences and coordinate teams of Student Ambassadors and other staff to ensure quality delivery.
• Support the Student Recruitment Manager in developing and delivering the PARTNERS programme, including organising the Year 13 residential PARTNERS Academic Summer School.
• Manage line-management duties where required: oversee workload, conduct performance reviews, and supervise team meetings.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of national recruitment events, such as Open Days and Higher Education conventions.
• Produce marketing and publicity materials (print, web and new media) to promote Newcastle University to target audiences.
• Collaborate with the Access and Participation Plan team on projects such as Westgate Hill and Insight 2Uni mentoring.

Essential Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning, organization and delivery to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible, adaptable problem-solver with a positive approach.
• Team-working skills and ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders.
• Good IT skills and finance management ability.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK, including overnight stays.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Suitable for gain Enhanced Disclosure checks via DBS.
• Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Desirable Qualifications

• Web authoring and print production skills.
• Awareness of the UCAS application system and the recruitment and admission cycle.
• Knowledge of challenges faced by widening participation cohorts.

Attributes and Behaviour

• Communicating – tailor content to audience, hold others’ attention, use appropriate techniques.
• Planning and Organising – set priorities, maintain clear records, enforce processes.
• Team-working – share information, support others, respect diverse views.
• Understanding others – clarify understanding, adapt response to cultural differences.
• Delivering Services – treat colleagues as customers, follow through on enquiries, keep the team updated.

EEO Statement

Newcastle University is a global, inclusive institution committed to dignity, respect and safety for all. We actively recruit, support and retain colleagues from all sectors of society, celebrate diversity, and are a Gold Athena Swan awardee for advancing gender equality. Our values are reflected in the employment of a diverse workforce and in support for all employees.