UK Recruitment and Access Administrator
13 May 2026
Grade 4 Salary £24,685 - £26,707
Keele University
The Opportunity
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Global Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Access team within Keele University's Global Student Recruitment and Admissions Directorate.
The Directorate leads all external engagement with prospective students, supporting them from initial enquiry through to enrolment. Under the Associate Director for Global Student Recruitment, Partnerships and Access, the team engages students considering undergraduate study in the UK and internationally.
The team works with prospective students locally, across the UK and in selected global markets, playing a key role in raising the profile of Keele University and supporting informed decision-making.
Its activities are designed to ensure students from all backgrounds can access high-quality information, advice and guidance about higher education.
The UK Schools and College Administrator will support both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Student Recruitment and Access teams to deliver events around the UK.
The successful candidate should have experience of working in an administration setting, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering a high standard of service. Experience of coordinating events or working collaboratively across teams would be advantageous.
Keele University is committed to flexible working practices wherever possible, supporting staff to maintain a positive work-life balance.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff.
In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade(Keele Spine)
- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
- Excellent staff pension scheme
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development
- On site 'outstanding' nursery
- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
- Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.
With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, 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 athttps://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of 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.
DBS Check Please note 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 login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to [email protected]. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: 28th May 2026