Assistant Student Recruitment and Access Officer

2 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

In this role you will be responsible for supporting effective recruitment and outreach activity aimed at encouraging quality applications to the University of Reading from UK students. You will also promote the value of higher education in general and offer information to prospective students in line with the University’s commitment to widening participation.

Your role will divide into four parts: project-delivery where you will take responsibility for specific aspects of our recruitment and outreach work on campus (such as incoming school group visits and co-ordinating the student ambassador scheme); acting as a core representative for the University at in-school HE fairs and events; the handling of enquiries both by email and in person as part of function-wide enquiry team and supporting the organisation and delivery of Access Reading which is the University of Reading’s transition scheme working with applicants from under-represented groups.

  • Experience of working with UK schools or young people in a post-16 setting
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a wide range of people
  • Experience of delivering presentations to a variety of audiences including post 16 students
  • Good knowledge of issues impacting on higher education sector and how the student recruitment cycle operates in the UK
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

Informal contact details:                                                           
Contact role: Student Recruitment & Access Manager             
Contact name: Amy Fairbrother
Contact email: A.Fairbrother@reading.ac.uk                            

Interviews will be held: Tuesday 28 May

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality.  Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

£27,979 to £32,982 per annum



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