Job Description
Are you knowledgeable and passionate about Higher Education, the benefits it can bring and want to inspire young people to reach their potential? Are you based in or looking to work within the South West of England?
Join the University of Reading’s UK Recruitment and Outreach team to support prospective students and applicants, with a particular focus on students from a widening participation background.
You will be responsible for the delivery and further development of a strategic programme of outreach, recruitment and conversion (post-application) activity in the South West, as well as providing occasional cover in South Wales. You will also lead on the project management of intensive widening participation projects supporting students from across the UK, with support from other Regional Officers in the team.
You will have:
• A first degree or equivalent
• Experience of working within a student recruitment, outreach or similar role
• Evidence of building and developing strong working relationships with a wide range of people
• Strong project management experience
• In-depth knowledge of the UK higher education sector and the student recruitment cycle, including post- application timelines
• Ability to work independently and work to objectives with minimal supervision
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of UK secondary and tertiary education sector
This part-time (0.6 FTE) role will be based in the South West (preferably around Bristol) and will require frequent travel around the region. You will need to maintain regular contact with colleagues based in Reading, as well as travelling to the University of Reading main campuses when necessary.
Contact Name Lissy Upton
Contact Job Title Regional Recruitment and Access Manager
Contact Email address e.upton@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Sally Pardoe
Alternative Contact Job Title Regional Recruitment and Access Officer (South Wales)
Alternative Contact Email address s.c.pardoe@reading.ac.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 15 October 2024
Interviews will be held: Thursday 24 October 2024
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.
