MBA Officer

Surrey Business School is progressive, transformative and responsible.  We are a double accredited (AACSB and AMBA) business school heading into a new phase of our development.

We offer undergraduate, master’s and PhD programmes delivering excellence in teaching and research. Within this portfolio Surrey MBA is a flagship programme attracting experienced managers and business leaders looking to develop their knowledge and gain a masters that’s embedded in both theory and practice.

The Role

We’re looking for a self-starter, who is professional, enthusiastic and well-motivated to help us to grow our MBA programmes in a busy and competitive market.

The annual recruitment cycle is vital to not only achieving student number targets but also ensuring student experience by developing a diverse cohort of highly engaged students.

You will have a critical role in the student recruitment journey working with colleagues in Marketing and Communications and our Business Development teams to attract applicants and guide them through their journey to becoming a Surrey MBA student.

About You

Customer service and sales, along with business development or marketing experience are key to this role. You will have;

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including excellent written English
• Experience in presenting confidently to business or professional audiences
• Experience of producing digital content in a professional context
• Strong IT skills including MS Excel and Office as a minimum
• Experience of managing a diverse and busy workload
• The ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity

Ideally you will have worked in a Business School or Higher Education environment and have some familiarity with the MBA market.

Occasional evening and weekend working are a requirement of this role.

How to apply

Please complete our online application form and include your CV and a short covering letter outlining why you are right for this role.

For any queries about this role please contact Vicki Blamey, School Manager (Interim), Surrey Business School, (v.blamey@surrey.ac.uk).

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive 25 days annual leave, plus university closure days and bank holidays, and a great benefits package including pension and discounted membership to our world-renowned Surrey Sports Park. We operate a blended working policy with staff able to work remotely up to two days a week – depended on the requirements of the role. 

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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