Head of UK Student Recruitment

Job title: Head of UK Student Recruitment

Department: Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: 8

Salary:  £49,803.29 - £58,613.29 per annum inclusive of London Weighting 

Location: London (hybrid)

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 University 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:

The Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions (MSRA) directorate 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, processing applications in an efficient way, and developing ambitious student recruitment strategies for the UK, EU and International markets.  

MSRA is made up of six teams:  Marketing ,Student Recruitment, Admissions ,Communications, Corporate Events & Language School  

About the role:

The Head of UK Recruitment leads on the development of the overall UK Student Recruitment strategy, in collaboration with the Deputy Director of Student Recruitment, and manages the implementation and delivery of student recruitment activities in the UK and ’international in UK’. The role will ensure that these activities are aligned with the university’s overarching marketing, recruitment and conversion strategies. 

The role holder will work with the Deputy Director of Student Recruitment to design, coordinate and deliver a programme of activity, develop relationships with secondary schools, agents, sector bodies and HEIs to maximise opportunities and coordinate support for academic colleagues in the delivery of subject specific events. In addition, the role holder will work closely with widening participation and APSS colleagues to ensure that activity is planned in an efficient way to ensure achievement of widening participation aims.

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: Sunday 20 October 2024

Interviews to be held: Thursday 31 October / Friday 1 November 2024

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form | SOAS

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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.