Student Recruitment Officer (Outreach)

Cirencester, GL7 6JS

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for more than 175 years. We pride ourselves in combining knowledge and industry connections with an innovative and forward-thinking approach.

We are now seeking a new Student Recruitment Officer to join our collegiate and dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in planning, delivering and evaluating key elements of the RAU’s Widening Participation programmes and access strategy to increase diversity in student recruitment to the RAU, in line with our Access and Participation Plan.

They will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders, including schools and colleges, and co-ordinating the RAU’s response to national widening participation initiatives, for example Uni Connect partnerships.

We would welcome applications from candidates with experience of recruitment, events and school liaison who have creativity, strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts)
• Pension Scheme
• Free Parking on-site
• Free Shuttle Bus from Campus to Cirencester Town Centre
• Discounted Catering Facilities
• Discounted on-site Gym.
• Free Library Services
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Occupational Health and Counselling Services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Development Opportunities

For further details, or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Katharine Clough, Director of External Relations (Katharine.Clough@rau.ac.uk).For a full job description and details on how to apply please visit: https://www.rau.ac.uk/about-us/jobs  

Closing date for applications: Midnight 22 May 2024

Interviews:  31 May 2024.

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates.