At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead student recruitment marketing strategy and create engaging events for prospective students.
- Company: UCL, a top global university with a rich history of inclusivity and innovation.
- Benefits: 41 days holiday, pension scheme, on-site gym, and employee support services.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in attracting diverse talent to a world-leading institution.
- Qualifications: Experience in student recruitment marketing and exceptional communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
About us
UCL is a radically different university. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. Today UCL has over 52,000 students and 14,500 staff and is one of the world’s top 10 universities.
UCL’s Faculty of Population Health Sciences is ranked third in the world for public health (ShanghaiRanking's 2026) and is a global leader in public health research, working across disciplines to unravel complex health challenges while educating the next generation of public and global health leaders. Our exciting cross-disciplinary community encompasses eight institutes and schools, including the Global Business School for Health – the world’s first business school dedicated to health. We offer a range of high-quality undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes in all areas of population health and clinical sciences.
About the role
The Senior Student Recruitment Marketing Officer will take a lead role in developing and delivering the Faculty’s student recruitment marketing strategy to attract and convert a high-quality and diverse pipeline of applicants to the Faculty’s education portfolio. They will:
- Implement a global integrated marketing plan to develop a strong pipeline of high-quality applications and enrolments throughout the student journey, ensuring recruitment targets and strategic objectives are met.
- Lead the development and delivery of a range of in-person and virtual events, including overseas trips, designed to engage prospective students and increase conversion throughout the pipeline.
The role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of two days per week in our London Euston office. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About you
- You will have experience in a similar student recruitment marketing role, delivering impactful and strategically aligned activity to meet ambitious student recruitment targets.
- You will be confident in developing and delivering a range of high-quality in-person and online recruitment events for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional audiences.
- You will be an exceptional communicator with the ability to craft engaging, creative and compelling content to attract, nurture and convert prospects and applicants throughout the student journey.
Application Details:
- This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff.
- As a minimum, we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks; however, we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
- A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
- Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
Contact Details:
- If you have questions regarding the application process or visa requirements, please contact fphs.hr@ucl.ac.uk.
- If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Michelle Lukins Segerstrom (m.lukins@ucl.ac.uk).
- If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact fphs.hr@ucl.ac.uk.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan and expenses
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/.
Senior Student Recruitment Marketing Officer employer: University College London
University College London is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, particularly within the Cultural and Community Engagement team at UCL East. As an apprentice, you will benefit from hands-on experience in communications while being supported by a team dedicated to your professional growth and development. With a focus on diversity and community involvement, this role offers unique opportunities to engage with various events and initiatives that make a meaningful impact.
