Exciting Opportunity at Keele University’s Directorate of Global Student Recruitment and Admissions

Join our team at Keele University’s Directorate of Global Student Recruitment and Admissions (GSRA) for an exciting opportunity! GSRA is responsible for admissions, student inquiries, recruiting both domestic and international students, promoting access to education, marketing to potential applicants, and developing markets.

As a member of the team reporting to the Postgraduate Student Recruitment and Partnerships Manager (International), you will be responsible for managing and executing projects that support the University’s goal of attracting postgraduate applications and enrolments. Your role will involve nurturing relationships with international stakeholders to drive student enrolment and assist students in making informed decisions.

Your responsibilities will include promoting the University at events in targeted countries, both in-person and online. You will collaborate with education agents and partner universities, and contribute to the organization of large-scale recruitment events such as virtual open days, providing various activities for prospective students interested in Keele.

Flexibility is important as this role may require extended work hours, occasional weekends, and travel away from home for periods. You may also support other recruitment activities, including those related to undergraduates and activities within the UK.

The Benefits

The University recognizes the importance of its talented staff and offers a competitive benefits package, including:

– Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade
– Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional leave
– Excellent staff pension scheme
– Access to continued personal, professional, and career development
– On-site ‘outstanding’ nursery
– Discounted health and fitness facilities on-site
– Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
– Commitment to flexible working practices wherever possible.

Please note that the starting salary for this role will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University

Keele University is widely recognized for its innovative approach to higher education, groundbreaking research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit, and excellent student experience. With a turnover exceeding £170 million, over 12,500 students, and a total staff of approximately 2,000, the University provides high-quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at http://www.keele.ac.uk.

Keele University values equality and diversity across its workforce and is committed to ensuring that our staff community reflects the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments, the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles. Please note that this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele, please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should log in to Employee Self Service and click on the ‘View current vacancies’ link.

For informal inquiries, please contact Hugo Snape at h.a.snape@keele.ac.uk. Note that applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 7th January 2024

Interviews will be held on: 24th January 2024

Post reference: KU000003816