Student Recruitment & Events Administrator

Job Summary - Student Recruitment Operations (SROPs) delivers student recruitment activity for the University of Exeter across all levels of study (undergraduate and postgraduate); all markets (UK and international) and all programmes of study, in order to support the university's recruitment strategy and aims. The team works across all our campuses and is responsible for nurturing prospective students and enhancing their experience of their recruitment journey. This can include creating and delivering over 200 in-person and virtual events, with support from our Exeter Student Ambassador Scheme. The team works in a matrix-management approach, with thematic groups focusing on specific areas of recruitment, ranging from digital activity, to events and to enquiries. We have staff situated across our three campuses in Devon and Cornwall and work collaboratively across the university to provide prospective students with the advice, guidance and support they need when choosing a university. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers full time hours (36.5 per week) from March 2025 to February 2026. You will work form the Innovation Centre, Streatham Campus, Exeter. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships

About You – You should be a graduate who can effectively manage a complex, varied workload, has the ability to work independently, prioritise and meet targets and deadlines, and is customer focussed with good customer service skills. You should have good organisational skills, be able to demonstrate effective time management and reliability, have good IT skills and have communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with an ability to disseminate information effectively to a variety of audiences. You should have a flexible and proactive approach to work, be an effective team member, have a readiness to work on campus and be able to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends. A clean driving licence would be an advantage but not essential.

The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, and career consultancy opportunities.

Application Closing Date: 23 February 2025

Interviews: 3 March 2025

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Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing: internships@exeter.ac.uk.

We are not able to accept CVs, please use the Internship Application Form‌.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

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