MBA Officer

Surrey Business School is progressive, transformative and responsible.  We are a double accredited (AACSB and AMBA) business school heading into a new phase of our development.

We offer undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programmes delivering excellence in teaching and research. Within this portfolio Surrey MBA is a flagship programme attracting experienced managers and business leaders looking to develop their knowledge and gain a degree that’s embedded in both theory and practice.

The Role

We’re looking for a professional, enthusiastic, and well-motivated individual to help us to grow our MBA programmes in a busy and competitive market.

The annual recruitment cycle for the full time and Executive MBA programmes is vital to not only achieving student number targets but also ensuring student experience by developing a diverse cohort of highly engaged students.

You will have a critical role in the student recruitment journey working with colleagues in Marketing and Communications and our Business Development teams to attract applicants and guide them through their journey to becoming a Surrey MBA student.

About You

Customer service and sales, along with business development or marketing experience are key to this role. You will have;

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including excellent written English
• Experience in presenting confidently to business or professional audiences
• Experience of producing digital content in a professional context
• Strong IT skills including MS Excel and Office as a minimum
• Experience of managing a diverse and busy workload

Ideally you will have worked in a Business School or Higher Education environment and have some familiarity with the MBA market.

Occasional evening and weekend working are a requirement of this role.

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays, a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. The University embraces hybrid and flexible working. 

How to apply

Please complete our online application form and include your CV and a short covering letter outlining why you are right for this role.

For any queries about this role please contact:

Abi Bradbeer, School Manager, Surrey Business School, (a.bradbeer@surrey.ac.uk).

Interviews will be held during the first two weeks of September.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  We therefore particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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