Assistant Director

**About the Job**

**Interview Date: week commencing 28 July 2025**

The post holder will be responsible for leading the University's Events Team, driving the delivery of our UK student recruitment plan and ensuring the key KPIs relating to recruitment and event attendee satisfaction are met.

You will lead on activity relating to Open Days, Applicant Days, student interviews (face to face and virtual) and other University events, both developing and implementing the UON student recruitment events strategy.

The primary focus is to support recruitment objectives whilst being mindful of our Access and Participation Plan commitments, ensuring that potential students who wish to visit our campus can do so.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

**About you**

They will have organised and delivered high quality face to face and virtual events, with experiencing of managing a team to successfully achieve challenging KPIs.

**Desirable Qualifications**:

- Degree in business / marketing / event management
- Professional qualification through CAM / CIM or related professional body

**Department**

Marketing and Student Recruitment is responsible for the promotion of the University and its programmes. Our focus is on student recruitment, brand and reputation management, and developing long term, positive relationships with schools and colleges across the UK.

**About Us**

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

**Our People**

Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

**Our Values**
- **Inclusivity**: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
- **Sustainability**: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
- **Aspiration**: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
- **Trust**: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.

**Right to Work**

**Equality**

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

**Commitments Include**:

- **Creating an Inclusive Environment**: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.
- **Supporting Students and Staff**: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.
- **Tackling Inequalities**: Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.

**UON’s Major Commitments**:

- Disability Confident
- Standalone Pledge
- IHRA Working Definition

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON