UK Student Recruitment Officer - South East

The role

Reporting to the UK Recruitment Manager, the UK Student Recruitment Officer is a full-time, permanent position operating under a Hybrid model (Headington Campus / hybrid). You will be responsible for promoting and delivering an innovative programme of recruitment activity within a specific region to attract and convert a diverse pool of undergraduate and postgraduate taught applicants. Key duties include developing external relationships with schools, colleges, and other agencies, and leading on-campus recruitment events like Open and Applicant Days. A willingness to travel widely and work flexibly is essential.

What will I be doing?

• Promote and deliver an innovative programme of recruitment activity within a designated region.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key staff in a portfolio of schools, colleges, and other relevant agencies.
• Coordinate and deliver a range of on-campus activities, including managing a campus/site during Open and Applicant Days.
• Coordinate off-campus events (e.g., commercial careers fairs) by securing bookings, organising logistics (freight, transport, hotels), and arranging staff/student cover.
• Provide prospective students with accurate, up-to-date advice and support through presentations and workshops.
• Develop and implement a regional recruitment plan based on market knowledge and target school needs.
• Analyse the impact of recruitment interventions, producing reports, recommendations, and budget updates.
• Handle, configure, manage, and utilise relevant data within designated databases, such as the CRM.

What skills do I need?

• A Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Must hold a valid driving licence (regular travel required to events and venues that may not be on public transport routes).
• Demonstrable experience of working in a sales environment or education is an advantage.
• The ability and willingness to travel widely and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends (such as the 9 Saturdays per year for Open and Applicant Days).
• Excellent ability to develop and maintain both internal and external relationships.
• The capacity to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the University's course portfolio and accurately represent it.
• Experience in operational management of a defined budget.
• Proven ability to handle, manage, and utilise data within designated databases (e.g., CRM).

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system.

Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 19 January 2026.

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