Regional Student Recruitment and Access Officer (London and Kent)

Are you knowledgeable and passionate about Higher Education, the benefits it can bring and want to inspire young people to reach their potential? Are you based in or looking to work in London?

Join the University of Reading’s UK Student Recruitment and Outreach team to support prospective students and applicants based across London and Kent.

You will be responsible for the delivery and further development of a strategic programme of outreach, recruitment and conversion (post-application) activity designed to respond to the specific context of HE progression in the region. In doing so, your activities will directly increase applications and acceptances to the University of Reading from this area, particularly from groups that are under-represented at the university.

You will have:

• A first degree or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a student recruitment or outreach role or similar.
• Evidence of working with a wide range of people.
• In-depth knowledge of the UK higher education sector and the student recruitment cycle, including post- application timelines.
• Ability to work independently and work to objectives with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of UK secondary and tertiary education sector.
• Experience working with external stakeholders and developing relationships.

The role will be based from home with the post holder expected to live in London and will require frequent travel around the capital and key areas in Kent (primarily around Dartford and Maidstone). You will be part of the UK Student Recruitment and Outreach team, and will need to maintain regular contact with colleagues based in Reading, as well as travelling to the University of Reading main campuses when necessary.

The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and as such safeguarding checks will be undertaken.

Safeguarding Requirements and Responsibilities

• To undertake safeguarding training and follow the University’s Safeguarding Children & Adults at Risk Policy at all times.
• To consider Safeguarding in Risk Assessment processes for events and activities you deliver.
• To report any disclosures or concerns using the Safeguarding Incident Form and submit this to the UK Student Recruitment and Outreach team Designated Safeguarding Officer.

An Enhanced DBS with a child barred list check is required for this position. This role is a regulated activity. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Please see these links for information on Safeguarding and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Procedure, including Recruiting ex-offenders principles.

Closing date: 23/02/2025
Interviews will be held: 03/03/2025

Contact Name: Lissy Upton
Contact Job Title: Regional Student Recruitment and Access Manager
Contact Email address: e.upton@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Louise Izzard
Alternative Contact Job Title: Regional Student Recruitment and Access Officer (London and Kent)
Alternative Contact Email address: l.e.izzard@reading.ac.uk.

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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