Student Recruitment Engagement Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Marketing, Communications & Recruitment
Location: Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NBSalary: £29,762 to £32,411 per annum
The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience.
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 04 June 2023
Reference: CG-1125
The posts sits in the Directorate of Global Impact in the Recruitment, Events and Widening Participation team. The role will play a major part in helping the University meet its ambitions for growth and diversification, including WP, through its recruitment strategy.
Engaging with young people and the multiple stakeholders involved in student recruitment, you will develop and maintain strong relationships with target schools and colleges within designated regions of the UK. This will involve creating strong communication links and opportunities for engagement.
The role will support the development and delivery of a varied range of experiential and interactive activities, including talks and events providing information, advice and guidance about courses, application cycles, the benefits of university study and helping to inform decision making.
The role holder will represent the University in recruitment activities both on and off campus, such as university open days/evenings, UCAS fairs, schools and colleges events, shows and others activities as required both physically and virtually, and will lead and support on key related projects.
This is a great opportunity for an individual wanting to make an impact in an exciting institution and industry sector to help support student journey’s into Harper Adams and higher education.
If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion please contact Carl Griffiths (cgriffiths@harper-adams.ac.uk) in the first instance.
Further details: Candidate Information Pack
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Student Recruitment Engagement Officer roles across Harper Adams University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,762 - £32,411 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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