Student Recruitment Officer (2 Positions)

Vacancy terms: Full-Time or job share considered

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

The University of Leicester is looking for two enthusiastic and motivated UK Student Recruitment Officers to join our Future Students Office. These roles will be regionally focused one individual will be based in the Midlands and the other in London, driving student recruitment and outreach activity across key UK markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of our student community — engaging directly with prospective students, schools, colleges, and key influencers to promote higher education opportunities and the University of Leicester experience. 

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and delivering regional student recruitment plans aligned to strategic targets
• Building and managing relationships with schools, colleges, and key partners
• Representing the university at exhibitions, events, and presentations (150+ per year)
• Delivering engaging talks on higher education, student life, and admissions
• Supporting major recruitment events such as Open Days and Offer Holder Days
• Analysing market trends and student data to inform recruitment strategies
• Contributing to marketing campaigns, communications, and outreach activities

X 2 positions available 

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting young people in their journey to higher education.

The ideal candidate will have a degree (or equivalent) and experience working within schools, colleges, or higher education, particularly in a student-facing delivery role. You will have a strong understanding of the UK higher education landscape, including admissions processes and student finance as well as experience delivering multi-day sessions in schools and colleges across a large geographical area.

You’ll be a confident presenter, comfortable delivering engaging sessions to large and varied audiences including students, parents, and educators. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to build lasting relationships and influence key stakeholders both internally and externally.

Highly organised and self-motivated, you will be able to manage multiple priorities, plan and deliver regional activity, and work independently while contributing to wider team goals. You will also be comfortable using data and insight to evaluate performance and improve outcomes.

A full driving licence and willingness to travel extensively are essential for this role.

Additional information

Informal enquires are welcome and should be made to Hannah Henry-Wake at hvw8@le.ac.uk

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. 

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 17 June 2026

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