Student Recruitment Officer (Recruitment) - UCFB Etihad Campus

Location: UCFB Etihad Campus (UCFB operate a hybrid working model dependant on service delivery requirements)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (UCFB are open to discussions on flexible working)

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The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to become part of the UCFB family and join the fastest-growing higher education institution in the UK since launching in 2011. Join us and work for a pioneering institution that is a world first in higher education.

This role will be based at our UCFB Manchester Campus in our state-of-the-art campus devoted to football business and sport related industries. Based in one of the world’s greatest sporting cities of Manchester and in iconic stadium locations and vibrant city centre venues the campus is in the heart of one of Europe’s most inspiring sporting destinations.

The Student Recruitment Officer (Recruitment) has a specific focus on driving leads through recruitment activity and supporting interested students wishing to study university degrees at either of UCFB’s two inspirational campuses – UCFB Wembley and UCFB Etihad Campus. A key focus will be supporting the Recruitment Team to develop relationships with schools, sixth forms and other FE institutions to deliver activities to support enrolment targets.  The officer will assist prospective students by providing information on all aspects of the course and life at UCFB, guiding them through the application process through to enrolment.

KEY TASKS:

• To work closely with the Senior RRM (Recruitment) to support overall UK UG strategy with a key focus on generating leads, and all applicants through to enrolment
• Support the planning and delivery of RRM recruitment activities to maximise recruitment levels through the recruitment cycle.
• Support the RRMs to develop strong and productive relationships with key contacts in all sixth forms and FE colleges in the designated geographical area
• Support the RRM team to increase the number of ‘feeder institutions’ to UCFB through pro-active networking in schools and colleges
• Support and be able to deliver online and in person presentations to a wide range of audiences on the benefits of UCFB
• Support with enquiry management including calls, emails and live chat platforms
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of a variety of academic and student open events and special projects including education forums, schools visits to campus, 121s and conferences
• Support the Senior RRM on the production of an annual calendar of events, plus statistical reports and competitor analysis and student recruitment statistics
• Attend undergraduate Higher Education and Careers conferences and other similar events across the UK where required
• Assist with Clearing, Enrolment, Graduation and other high profile events across the institution
• To support with the distribution of marketing materials at key times through the cycle

What we offer in return

In return not only will you have the opportunity to make life-transforming, career making education, but we offer a whole range of financial and non-financial benefits too:

• 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays
• Christmas Closure & Birthday Leave
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Opportunities
• Staff Events
• Enhanced Parental Leave & Sick Pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Ride to Work Scheme
• CPD and Learning & Development 

Additional Information

Please note that if you do not have permission to work in the UK, UCFB will not be able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship for you to take up this position.  All non EU/EAA candidates must have valid immigration status and/or a UK visa valid for the duration of the contract in order to be considered for this role.