Regional Student Recruitment Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK Student Recruitment team within the University's External Relations section. External Relations brings together the main areas leading the University's student recruitment, as well as strategic positioning and profile. Engaging with students, staff and stakeholders, we promote the University's excellence in research and education, and ensure its profile is communicated consistently. We take an innovative and creative approach to our work and are at the forefront of new and best practice in communications, recruitment, marketing, engagement and customer service.  Applications close: 30/09/2026 Interviews planned for: 08/10/2026 Responsibilities The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for delivering the University's UK student recruitment, conversion, schools' liaison activities and recruitment events. Duties include representing the University at higher education exhibitions and on-campus events such as Open Days; giving presentations and advice on a wide range of HE topics; and developing relationships with key recruitment stakeholders, including schools, colleges, and other third-party providers. The post-holder will be required to work closely with colleagues across Marketing and Admissions as well as academic departments to ensure an informed and efficient approach to student recruitment activity. We are looking for the role holder to be based in Kent, with a strategic responsibility for the county and surrounding area. The role is predominantly working from home, but with a requirement to attend team meetings/away days, key recruitment events and other ad hoc meetings at our Colchester Campus, with travel costs covered. The post holder will be required to work some weekends and evenings. The role requires undertaking travel around the UK, and as a result we are looking for a candidate who has a full UK-valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. Please see the full job description online for a full list of duties for this post Qualifications The post-holder will hold a degree, as well as an interest in, and knowledge of, current issues in the higher education sector, including funding sources. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in public speaking. They will be motivated and proactive, working flexibly and to tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team. The post-holder will have experience in organising events for a wide range of audiences and demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills. This role also requires the role holder to fulfil the requirements of an Enhanced DBS check. Please see the person specification for a full list of requirements for this post. For full information about the role, view our job pack online.