UK Student Recruitment Officer

Job title: UK Student Recruitment Officer

Department: MSRA Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: 6

Salary: £33,823.29 - £40,242.29 per annum inclusive of London weighting

Location: Bloomsbury

Hours: 35

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department:

Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions (MSRA) delivers a professional and responsive service to the University to ensure that student number targets are met by recruiting and admitting well-qualified applicants. This includes development and delivery of exciting marketing campaigns to communicate the values of SOAS and the benefits of studying here, and in-person recruitment across UK, EU and International markets to programmes delivered on-campus, via distance and online learning, and through our partnerships overseas.

The Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions team will work particularly closely with central professional services including, Partnerships, Registry, Student and Academic Services, IT, Legal and Governance, Estates and all the Academic Departments.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to deliver student recruitment activities to an agreed market plan for the UK. The role holders will deliver a range of activities in schools and colleges, developing relationships with stakeholders such as teachers and careers advisors.

The role holder will be required to undertake regular travel in London and the surrounding areas, but also nationally for larger exhibitions. It is expected that the role holder will attend on average three events per week, but this may vary depending on demand during the year.

With a detailed understanding of the University’ academic portfolio and departmental targets, the role holder will represent SOAS at events and exhibitions across the UK. This will include support of the University’s widening access and participation strategy.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply: 

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement

Closing date:  11th July 2024                    

Interviews to be held: 18th July 2024

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk

'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract

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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.