Senior Student Recruitment Officer

About the role

The UK Student Recruitment team is seeking to appoint a Senior Student Recruitment Officer (SSRO) to help meet the ambitious targets set out by the University’s growth strategy.

Working closely with the Student Recruitment Manager, the SSRO will support the development and implementation of a range of projects to increase the University’s visibility in key markets. This will include developing an evidence-based conversion strategy, improving the University’s digital content and contributing to a range of outreach activities, as well as supporting colleagues in our Widening Participation department.

The post-holder will join a committed team of professionals and will be able to work well both in a team environment and independently.

About you

The successful applicant will have: 

• Experience of developing and delivering outreach projects
• Experience of designing content that is age and curriculum appropriate
• The ability to confidently deliver a high standard of presentations to a wide range of audiences, including, but not limited to, external partners, academics, school teachers and school students of varying age
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• A data-led approach to strategic planning and the ability to analyse large data sets to identify recruitment trends

About our Division

The CEA division is vital in contributing towards the success of Sussex. We work closely in partnership our academic schools and other learning institutions in the UK, and, Internationally to attract the very best students we can.

Our ideas matter, that is why we work and advise on Institutional Growth Strategies to support the University in achieving positive outcomes. The life-long relationships with our global alumni and friends enable many of the gifts which allow Sussex’s research to flourish.

Please find further information regarding the division at Communications, Engagement and Advancement: University of Sussex

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact c.dove@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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