The Global Recruitment team (within Global Recruitment and Admissions) is responsible for the recruitment of undergraduates and postgraduates and for widening participation.
With a focus on students currently in FE or dedicated sixth form colleges, this maternity cover will be responsible for the project management and delivery of effective recruitment and outreach activity specifically targeted at increasing quality applications to the University of Reading from those in under-represented groups. You will offer information to prospective students in colleges about routes to higher education generally, and the University of Reading specifically, and will have a responsibility for the identification, development and promotion of activity to raise awareness of opportunities to access to University of Reading courses with alternative qualifications (to A levels and the IB). You will work (with input from colleagues) to identify progression options to University of Reading courses from college provision and will develop and deliver a range of talks and events (in person and digitally) to support awareness of these identified routes and our wider portfolio.
Please note this role is a fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
You will have:
- Demonstrable knowledge of the UK higher education sector and the student recruitment cycle
- Demonstrable understanding and in-depth knowledge UK tertiary education sector and FE college environment, including knowledge of broad range of Level 3 qualifications aside from A levels
- Experience working in or with the FE sector
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a wide range of people and to inspire trust and confidence
- Strong presentation skills
- Experience meeting strategic objectives
Informal contact details | Alternative informal contact details |
Contact role: | Student Recruitment & Access Manager | Contact role: | Student Recruitment & Access Officer |
Contact name: | Amy Fairbrother | Contact name: | Rachael Graham |
Contact phone: | 0118 378 3832 | Contact phone: | 0118 378 3842 |
Contact email: | a.fairbrother@reading.ac.uk | Contact email: | r.k.v.graham@reading.ac.uk |
Closing Date: 01/07/2022
Interview Date: 25/07/2022
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The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.