Student Recruitment Officer

We are looking to appoint a Student Recruitment Officer to work within our Marketing Team. The role will include liaising with high schools to establish, maintain and develop links between Bury College and target schools.

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of high school events. This will include you to deliver effective and inspiring presentations to school pupils, parents and other influencers as required as well as deliver effective and inspiring presentations to Bury College students to support progression onto Bury College University Centre. You will be responsible for the accuracy, appropriateness and language used in high school presentations and promotions, liaising with other areas of the college as necessary in order to do so.

You will represent the college at events and activities, e.g. at high schools, Open Evenings, Results Days, external activities and manage the positive reputation of the college through production and publication of engaging, targeted and well-written copy for use across all communication channels.

You will have a Higher-Level qualification (e.g. Level 4, Degree, HND, HNC etc.) in a related subject (or willingness to work towards), experience of working with staff within schools and colleges and representing organisations in a wide range of situations. You will have the ability to produce accurate and well written work for a wide range of communication purposes and set, monitor and achieve challenging targets under pressure and to deadlines. You should have a good standard of education including Maths and English Grade A* - C (or equivalent) or Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy.

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses.

Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.

And the benefits of working for us?

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (Business Support)
• Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free onsite parking
• Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties

Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.

We are a friendly, forward-looking college where staff are valued and supported to achieve their potential. You will have access to a free on-site gym, all weather football pitches, on site nursery, generous annual leave entitlement and a cycle to work scheme.

NB: Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

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