Head of Student Recruitment

3 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

You should have extensive experience in the planning and delivery of a wide range of recruitment activities and be able to demonstrate excellent results. You should understand recruitment strategies and targets and be able to confidently advise others in the institution on their recruitment approach, being highly visible across the University and the sector as a trusted expert. You will have a passion for HE, and understand fully the customer journey of prospective students at all levels, as well as being acutely aware of policy, demographic and other environmental factors.

Your remit will include management of all student recruitment activity for the organisation, through the Customer Service and Events and Lead Generation teams as well as five Faculty Hubs. Areas of delivery include events and on campus experiences, online experiences, development and deployment of an expanding schools offer, lead generation through off campus events, enquiry handling and management and student ambassadors. The University’s Access offer will be incorporated throughout all our recruitment activity and you should have extensive knowledge of this specific market. You’ll be responsible for the development and delivery of all operational recruitment processes as well as managing and developing your team to achieve our ambitious vision to deliver the best possible customer journey across all touchpoints.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.



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