The Opportunity

Based in the Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Access Team, the post-holder co-ordinates, plans and delivers a diverse range of activities to support the team in meeting its targets to encourage prospective undergraduate students to apply to and enrol at the University, where this is appropriate for the student.

This involves developing relationships with prospective applicants and well as influencers such as teachers, parents and supporters, as well as agents, primarily through extensive outreach activity, visiting schools and colleges across the UK and, on occasion, a small number of markets overseas.

They will ensure they provide accurate information and advice to enable prospective students to make informed decisions. They will also work with college partners and on occasion agents to ensure they are acting as effective advocates for the institution.

The post-holder is responsible for delivering projects, undertaking evaluation of their work, providing feedback to support future activity, and sharing best practice.

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.

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 Sally Ward, [email protected]. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 28th July Post reference: KU00005289