Deputy Head of Student Recruitment

The Deputy Head of Student Recruitment will have responsibility for the line management of 2 direct reports and provide leadership and guidance to a recruitment team of 11 staff, consisting of 4 events specialists and 7 recruitment specialists. The post holder will balance ownership of recruitment and conversion activity with the additional responsibilities of deputising for the Head of Recruitment and Admissions. Leading on the management of direct recruitment and sales activities of the University in recruiting students at appropriate entry levels to the University, the primary focus of the post is to ensure a positive high-quality journey for future students and their supporters from prospects through to enrolment at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. 

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the university, the Deputy Head of Student Recruitment will liaise with academic departments and professional services staff, to ensure delivery of an excellent prospect and applicant experience and that internal stakeholder needs are met. The post holder will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of enquiry management and hybrid recruitment and conversion events, ensuring resources are always utilised to their full capacity to achieve set targets.

This varied role requires strong administrative and technical skills as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills. You will be passionate about higher education, engaged with external developments in the higher education sector, and driven to explore new ideas and be creative when reviewing business processes, always looking for ways to improve and deliver impact.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Lucy Burrowes, Head of Admissions and Recruitment, l.g.burrowes@greenwich.ac.uk 

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsmer@gre.ac.uk 

We operate a hybrid working policy, as set out in the University’s Working Principles and Guidelines.

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page via the 'Apply' button above, and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). 

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.

The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

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