Senior Student Recruitment Officer - Pontypridd, United Kingdom - University of South Wales

Description

The highly successful Student Recruitment Team within Future Students is seeking to appoint a Senior Student Recruitment Officer to lead and deliver its activity with schools and colleges, and the University's Partner Colleges. A key element of the role will be to maintain and develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders (such as school and college contacts) and to develop and deliver a Schools and Colleges Liaison Plan for one of the University's Faculties. The post-holder will also act as the account manager for over 30 schools and colleges in a key recruitment region for the University. Under the leadership of the Student Recruitment and Outreach Manager, the role will involve delivering presentations to large audiences of students, parents, carers, and teachers, as well as organising events and outreach activities for school/ college students to gain an insight into life and studying at the University of South Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding communicator, who is passionate about the University of South Wales and attracting students to study here. The post-holder will be based within a dynamic, fast-paced team and the role will involve working across a range of marketing functions, as well as line management responsibilities. The successful applicant will have outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills, be able to innovate and forge partnerships, have experience of delivering activities for young people, and be flexible and hard-working.

Please note that this role is student recruitment-focused, and experience of working with 14–19-year-olds is essential. Applications from HR recruitment consultants will not be considered unless they are able to evidence relevant experience of student recruitment and/ or secondary education.

This position is based at Pontypridd Campus, University of South Wales, however the post-holder will be expected to work remotely and from the University's other campuses when required. Please note that extensive travel is required as part of this role, and the post-holder will be required to work weekends and evenings.

Benefits on offer include 35 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure days, family friendly policies and generous pension scheme. For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Chris Edwards, Student Recruitment and Outreach Manager:

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges. If you are an internal professional services candidate, you will continue to be employed by the University of South Wales.

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We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.