Student Recruitment Officer

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department 

This post sits within UWL’s Recruitment and Customer Relationships Team which is responsible for the University’s UK student recruitment and outreach activity and for supporting prospective students from initial enquiry through to enrolment. The Team is part of the Marketing, Recruitment and Communications Department which also includes the Communications and Events, Campaigns, Digital and Admissions Teams. 

The Role  

The Student Recruitment Officer will assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of a variety of recruitment activities, developing and delivering projects to support the University’s student recruitment plans. The role involves attendance and presenting at internal and external recruitment events, and advising prospective students on admission requirements and the University’s courses. 

The Person 

We are looking for someone with substantial experience of working within higher education (or similar) student recruitment, with excellent customer service, communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work within a team and on their own initiative. An understanding of the higher education sector and a flexible approach to work is essential. 

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply’ and fill out the application form.

Further information about the application process can be found here: 

https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 29^th September 2025.  

For informal enquiries about the position please contact:
Melissa Bailey, Student Recruitment Manager, melissa.bailey@uwl.ac.uk

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at:

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.  

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment). 

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship. 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.  

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Further Details:

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