The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
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Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
Are you an experienced student recruitment or school liaison professional? Are you motivated, enthusiastic and looking for a new challenge? Join our dynamic Schools and Colleges team as a Student Recruitment and Conversion Officer.
This role will put you at the centre of our work with Schools and Colleges, supporting the delivery of student recruitment and conversion strategies. You'll develop a range of professional and transferable skills in a supportive environment. You’ll play a crucial role in inspiring the next generation of students and enjoy a fast paced, varied role working in schools, colleges and events across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
As a Student Recruitment and Conversion Officer, you will:
- Promote the University: Account manage relationships with UK schools and colleges to promote the University of Portsmouth and boost undergraduate applications.
- Be Our Ambassador: Represent the University at higher education recruitment exhibitions and events across the UK, delivering engaging presentations to prospective students.
- Organise and Deliver Events and Projects: Assist in planning and executing recruitment and conversion events and projects for prospective students, parents, and teachers.
What We're Looking For
To excel in this role, you will have:
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Strong Organisational and time management skills
- Experience of working with and motivating young people
- Experience account managing relationships with UK schools and colleges
- Knowledge of the UK schools and colleges system, higher education, and widening participation initiatives.
You’ll be based at the University of Portsmouth but will travel frequently to schools, colleges and recruitment events throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays. A full clean driving licence is highly desirable and DBS clearance is essential. You must also be prepared to work evenings and weekends as required.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please reach out to Tian Barratt, Schools and Colleges Manager, at Kristian.barratt@port.ac.uk.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.
2 positions are available. Seize this chance to grow professionally and make a difference. Apply now and become a part of our vibrant University of Portsmouth community.
Interviews are anticipated to be held 16 December 2024.
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Long service milestones, and recognition awards which may be awarded to staff for exceptional performance.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
- The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
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