Regional Student Recruitment and Access Officer (South West)

University of Reading

Placed On: 9th April 2026

Closes: 29th April 2026

Job Ref: SRF52957

Location: Whiteknights Campus

Job details

Contractual hours: 21

Job category/type: ALC

Job description

Fixed Term (14 months), Part-time (0.6 FTE)

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 29 April 2026

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

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 able to work across the South West (Bristol, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall)?

Join the University of Reading’s UK Student Recruitment and Outreach team to support prospective students and applicants based across the South West, with a particular focus on students from a widening participation background.

You will be responsible for the delivery and further development of a strategic programme of outreach, recruitment and conversion (post-application) activity in the South West, as well as providing occasional cover in South Wales. You will also lead on the project management of intensive widening projects supporting students across the UK, with support from other Regional Officers in the team.

You will have:

• A first degree or equivalent
• Experience of working within a student recruitment or outreach role or similar
• Evidence of building and developing strong working relationships with a wide range of people
• Strong project management experience
• 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.

This role will require frequent travel across the South West (Bristol, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall). You will be part of the UK Student Recruitment and Outreach team and will need to maintain regular contact with colleagues based full-time in Reading. You will also occasionally work from our Reading campuses as required, for example for team planning days, on-campus visits and Open Days.

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.

Interviews to take place on Monday 11th or Tuesday 12th May with a pre-task sent in advance and a presentation as part of the interview process.

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Lissy Upton

Job Title: Regional Student Recruitment and Access Manager

Email address: e.upton@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Emma Churchill

Job Title: Regional Student Recruitment and Access Officer (South West)

Email address: e.l.churchill@reading.ac.uk