Student Recruitment Officer in Twickenham

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Hours: 36 per week

Term: permanent

Starting salary: £34,610 per annum

The focus of this post is to successfully develop and implement the undergraduate elements of St Mary’s student recruitment strategy. The role holder will proactively raise the profile and awareness of the undergraduate degree portfolio at St Mary’s with key internal and external audiences.

Key activities will include:

• Open Days
• Experience Days
• UCAS events
• Other undergraduate recruitment activities designed for prospective students, applicants and offer holders

Responsibilities include: developing and delivering a range of sustainable recruitment and conversion activities, managing a varied and complex workload, and fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications:

A successful candidate will have experience of working in Higher Education or Further Education, or experience of promoting an institution to prospective students. The applicant must demonstrate exceptional communication, project management and relationship management skills, and a proven ability to handle a varied and complex workload. A deep understanding of UK HE recruitment cycles and processes, comprehensive knowledge of the undergraduate market, and awareness of factors influencing students’ decision‑making are essential.

Overview

As St Mary’s University builds on its heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to shape our future. We provide a high‑quality professional environment inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community where the student is at the centre of all endeavours.

With over 6,000 students, the University makes significant contributions to the local community and society at large, empowering staff and students to have a positive impact on the world. We are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and pastoral support and to expanding and internationalising our academic portfolio.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Higher Education

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident employer. Learn more about our EDI initiatives at St. Mary\’s University AccessAble.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University holds a work visa sponsorship licence; however, we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Applicants should meet the Points Based System requirements before applying.

Closing Date: 1 December at 23:00

Interview Date: 8 December