Recruitment Officer (MC17-03)

We are the Connected University. We’re connected to the needs of our students, to business and to society. Our city campus in Stoke-on-Trent is the University’s nerve centre. We deliver world class healthcare education at our specialist Centres of Excellence in Stafford and Shrewsbury, and have a global network of more than 20,000 people studying our degrees internationally. Our industry connections and emphasis on experience make our graduates among the most employable in the UK. A leading university for digital technologies, we are always building on our proud computing heritage and strong reputation for computer games courses. Our silver award in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework recognises excellent standards of learning and teaching, while 78 per cent of our research is world leading or of international importance (Research Excellence Framework 2014). Our interdisciplinary network of research centres drives the publication of hundreds of papers each year.

Staffordshire University is seeking two dynamic members of staff to join our Student Recruitment Team. They will work proactively in the promotion of Staffordshire University to prospective students, teachers, parents/carers, tutors and higher education careers advisors, demonstrating passion and enthusiasm for Higher Education in all its forms. They will prepare and deliver workshops, presentations and interactive activities, as well as organising a range of events to raise the aspirations of our audience, ensuring academic content is at the heart of recruitment activity, working with academic colleagues, though the account management of a number of Schools and Colleges. We are a target focussed institution, and the successful candidates will help us maintain existing relationships as well as identifying potential new progression routes and business opportunities, demonstrating excellent influencing skills and a passion for access to Higher Education for everyone.

Experience in a similar role within the Higher Education sector would be beneficial.  UK travel will be required, with occasional overnight stays and weekend/evening work to support recruitment and University Open Days.

The post will be based at the Stoke-on-Trent campus with travel to other campuses as needed.

For an informal discussion regarding the vacancy, please contact: Abby Harrison, Education Liaison Manager. Email: abigail.harrison@staffs.ac.uk t: 01782 292707 m:07771 945785

An enhanced DBS will be required for this post. 

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2018
Type: Professional Support