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Job Profile: Student Recruitment & Conversion Officer
Student Recruitment & Conversion Officer
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £31,637 - £34,132 per annum
Contractual Hours: 37
Job Category/Type: Permanent - Full-Time
Job Reference: REC00002955
Job Description
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
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.
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 Recruitment Initiatives: Assist in planning and executing recruitment and conversion events and initiatives for prospective students, parents, and teachers.
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.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.
Employer: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Benefits
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.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* Staff wellbeing programmes.
* Long service milestones and recognition awards for exceptional performance.
* Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership and staff social activities.
UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK.
ED&I Statement: We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. We welcome applications from all talented people and want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
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