Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) is located on a beautifully green and pleasant campus just a few minutes’ walk from Lincoln Cathedral, Castle, and the old Roman city. Our story began in the 1860s as an Anglican teacher training college for women, which makes us one of the oldest Higher Education Institutions in the UK. Since then, we've grown, adapted, and modernised to become the thriving university we are today. We're still experts in teaching and education, but we've now got a wider portfolio of exciting degree courses than ever before. We offer courses in a wide range of subjects, from Undergraduate Degree level to PhD, and much more in between.
We are are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic Student Recruitment Officer to join our Student Recruitment Team, with a particular focus on Widening Participation outreach work.
The role will involve working with school and college students from Widening Participation backgrounds promoting Higher Education and BGU as an option for their future, whilst working to breakdown any barriers and concerns they have about progression to university. In addition to delivering outreach activity in schools this role will be heavily involved in the organisation and delivery of on campus taster days for school/college groups. The role will also support with the administration and running of our Ambassador Programme.
As a Student Recruitment Officer, you will be expected to promote the University and its courses to a wide variety of audiences, including prospective students and parents. You will carry out a range of activities locally, nationally and virtually such as delivering presentations, representing BGU at national recruitment fairs (including UCAS) and supporting Higher Education evenings. You will also build and develop relationships with a network of schools and colleges.
The post will be central to delivering plans and initiatives linked with the University’s recruitment and enquiry targets and will include extensive UK travel and independent working.
BGU offers a generous employee benefits package including:
• 25 days holiday for Grades 1-6
• 35 days holiday for Grades 7+
• Plus 3 additional discretionary days annual leave over the Christmas period
• Various pension scheme options including a Teachers Pension scheme offering up to 23.68% Employer Contribution, and BG Flex (a private pension scheme managed by Aviva) offering a 10% employer contribution and the employee contributions are voluntary and flexible.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including face to face counselling sessions
• Agile Working Scheme to support employees work-life balance
Please direct informal enquiries to Gemma Gazi, Widening Participation Officer, via email at gemma.gazi@bishopg.ac.uk
All applicants should be educated to degree level or equivalent and hold a current UK driving licence. Excellent customer service and communication skills, attention to detail, a methodical approach and a willingness to travel are essential requirements of the post. This role involves UK travel, some weekend work and evening work as well as overnight stays.
Closing Date: 21 Nov 2024
Category: Professional/Support