0097-24 - Student Recruitment and Marketing Officer

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Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions
Location:  Aston University John Cadbury House
Salary:  £29,605 to £34,980 per annum (pro-rata)
Grade:  Grade 07
Contract Type:  Permanent
Basis:  Part Time (0.4)
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 26 March 2024
Interview Date:  Friday 12 April 2024
Reference:  0097-24
Release Date:  Friday 08 March 2024

Aston University is an innovative and dynamic institution committed to providing a high-quality education. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and well-organised individual to the role of Student Recruitment and Marketing Officer (0.4FTE) to contribute to the growth and success of Aston University.

Role Overview: As the Student Recruitment and Marketing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing Aston’s reputation in Schools and Colleges, as well as organising three undergraduate Open Days. 

You will lead on the development of relationships between Aston University and key feeder institutions, implementing the agreed recruitment strategy to increase applications. You will be responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders including prospective students, head teachers, school staff and parents. This will involve delivering workshops and presentations to give information, advice and guidance about Higher Education.

You will be a skilled event planner and will be responsible for developing a variety of on-campus events as well as the three undergraduate Open days the university holds each year, attracting more than 3,000 visitors to campus. You will have excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels of seniority to deliver these projects successfully, which are central to the University’s recruitment strategy.

You will take a lead on Marketing the team's on campus events, including updating the website, designing e-newsletters and running the team's social channels. You will also work closely with the wider University Marketing team to promote the undergraduate Open Days.

Due to the nature of our work with schools and colleges, evening work is essential, as well as occasional weekend work, including some overnight stays during busy event periods. A full UK driving license is also essential, but if you are unable to fulfill this requirement then please contact us for a discussion.

This role is part of a job share. Currently, this role covers two days of the week, ideally Monday and Tuesday as the job-share partner works Wednesday- Friday. There may be the opportunity to extend the working hours to 2.5 days for the right candidate. Please outline on the job application what your ideal working pattern might be. Please contact the recruiting manager ([email protected] ) prior to application if you wish to discuss this further.

What we offer

• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University Closure days. (pro rata)
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family-friendly policies
• Travel and accommodation will be reimbursed for on campus days at Aston University
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here

The successful candidate will be required to attend Aston University for pre-employment checks, including DBS check.

A satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role.

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working.  Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]