Schools and Colleges Liaison Manager (Midlands)

The University of Central Lancashire is looking to recruit a Schools and Colleges Liaison Manager to join the UK Student Recruitment Team. This role is based in the Midlands and is fully remote; with travel to the Preston campus required on a monthly basis.

The post holder will be required to develop and deliver a student recruitment strategy and operational plan that aims to build effective relationships with schools and colleges, develop existing partnerships and forge new links across the region and beyond. They will gather regional intelligence, identify market opportunities and develop regional plans that generate and convert leads to achieve UK student recruitment targets.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, and have demonstrable experience in a similar field. You will be creative with the ability to deliver interactive sessions to young people and their key influencers. You will demonstrate the ability to engage, communicate and collaborate well with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. It is key that you work well under pressure and have an appreciation of business priorities, deadlines, and excellent customer service skills. You will also have a strong understanding of the Higher Education sector including the student recruitment and admissions cycle and the UCAS process. Line management experience is also necessary.

This role requires you to travel and work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation in the Midlands area, whilst attending on-campus and off-campus events and national fairs across the UK where required.

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We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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