At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage schools and colleges to support students' progression into higher education.
- Company: Join the University of Winchester's dynamic UK Student Recruitment team.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous holiday, discounts, and wellbeing events.
- Other info: Home-based roles with travel across regions and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while building valuable relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in outreach or recruitment, ideally in education, is essential.
The UK Student Recruitment team welcomes applications for two Schools & Colleges Senior Development Officer roles. These positions will support the development of the University’s UK recruitment pipeline by engaging schools, colleges and other stakeholders. Both roles are home‑based, with one covering South West England and the other the East of England. Regular travel within your region, alongside occasional travel to campus and across the UK, will be required.
The role will play a key part in building relationships with schools, colleges and sector organisations, working with students, teachers, parents and advisers to support progression into higher education. The postholder will deliver a range of recruitment activities, including in‑person and digital events, to engage prospective students and support their journey into higher education. The postholder will need to be approachable and a strong communicator, with the ability to engage a wide range of external stakeholders.
The role will involve regular attendance at events in schools and colleges, as well as participation in higher education fairs, UCAS exhibitions and on-campus recruitment activities such as Open Days and Taster Days. The role will also involve developing and delivering engaging content and resources to support recruitment across multiple platforms, including digital channels, webinars and third‑party recruitment tools.
Qualifications
Applicants should have experience in delivering outreach, recruitment or engagement activities, ideally within an educational setting, and experience working with schools and colleges. A good understanding of the Higher Education sector and the challenges facing prospective students is essential.
Benefits
As an employee at the University of Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including:
- Hybrid working policy
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Holiday entitlement of 24 days per year rising by 5 days after 5 years’ service and the option to buy extra leave up to a maximum of 35 days
- Discounts at many retailers, restaurants and entertainment
- Free wellbeing events including weekly exercise classes
- Contributory pension scheme
- On site gym and sports facilities
Salary £33,002 to £38,784 per annum.
Senior Development Officer, Schools & Colleges Recruitment in Winchester employer: University of Winchester
The University of Winchester is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises academic excellence and staff development. With generous benefits such as hybrid working options, 35 days of holiday, and a strong focus on wellbeing initiatives, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while engaging in meaningful educational projects. The university fosters a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about enhancing teaching practices in higher education.
