Student Recruitment Officer

University of Essex - Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions

Location:	Colchester, Hybrid
Salary:	£35,116 to £38,249 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	19th March 2026
Closes:	7th April 2026
Job Ref:	REQ09941

Department

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK Student Recruitment team, part of the University’s Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions section.

The section brings together the core teams responsible for driving the University’s student recruitment activity and strengthening its profile, reputation and strategic positioning. Working closely with students, staff and external partners, we champion the University’s excellence in education and research, ensuring our messages are communicated clearly, consistently and in ways that resonate with diverse audiences.

We take an innovative, creative and data-informed approach to our work, continually exploring new ideas and best practices across communications, marketing, recruitment and customer experience. Joining the team means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your contribution will play a meaningful role in shaping the University’s impact and visibility.

You can find more information about the department at the following link:
https://www.essex.ac.uk/information/professional-services

Duties of the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping prospective students discover and connect with the University. As part of the UK Recruitment team, they will support a wide range of activities across schools’ engagement, conversion, and major on-campus events such as Open Days and Insight Days. This includes representing the University at higher education exhibitions across the UK, delivering engaging presentations and workshops, and building positive, lasting relationships with schools, colleges and other key recruitment partners.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Marketing, Admissions and academic departments, the post‑holder will contribute to a seamless and well-informed recruitment experience for prospective students. They will bring professionalism and a commitment to delivering high-quality engagement throughout the applicant journey.

The role involves regular UK travel, as well as some evening and weekend work. For this reason, the post‑holder must hold a full UK‑valid driving licence.

Please see job description for a full list of duties for this post.

Skills and qualifications required

We are seeking an individual educated to degree level who brings a genuine interest in current developments across the higher education landscape, including student funding and policy changes.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, confident in presenting to a variety of audiences and skilled at building positive, influential relationships. They will be proactive, adaptable and highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight deadlines and contribute effectively both independently and within a team. Experience in planning and delivering events for different audience groups, combined with strong administrative and coordination skills, is essential.

Please see the person specification for a full list of requirements for this post.

This post requires the postholder to fulfil the requirements of an Enhanced DBS check

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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