JOB DESCRIPTION

POST:Student Recruitment Officer Midlands Region (UCFB Academic Relationship Manager)

LOCATION: Midlands Region - Office base UCFB Wembley Campus

SALARY/GRADE:£27,000 +£3,000 car allowance

RESPONSIBLE TO:UK Student Recruitment Manager

POST OBJECTIVES:The post engages and recruits students to study University degrees at either of UCFB two inspirational campuses – UCFB Wembley and UCFB Etihad Campus – and develop relationships with schools, sixth forms and other FE institutions to deliver enrolment targets.

KEY TASKS

  • Manage and deliver student focussed engagement and recruitment activities
  • Develop strong and productive relationships with key contacts in all sixth forms and FE colleges in the designated area
  • Increase the number of ‘feeder institutions’ to UCFB through pro-active networking in schools and colleges
  • Deliver presentations to a wide range of audiences on the benefits of UCFB
  • Assist with the organisation and delivery of a variety of academic and student open events including education forums and conferences
  • Pro-actively work with academic staff to provide a range of recruitment activities for partner schools and colleges
  • Produce statistical reports and competitor analysis
  • Assist with the preparation and production of an annual calendar of events, student recruitment reports and statistics
  • Attend undergraduate Higher Education and Careers conferences and other similar events across the UK where required
  • Assist with Clearing, Enrolment, Graduation and other high profile events across the institution
  • To undertake any other duties commensurate with the work of the Marketing & Student Recruitment Team and the nature of the role as requested by the UK Student Recruitment Manager
  • To undertake appropriate staff development and professional training in line with the business strategic objectives of UCFB
  • To work within the policies of Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities
  • To work flexibly and responsibly and undertake any other duties relevant to the level of the post

Person Specification

HEI: UCFB / Location: UCFB WembleyCampus – Midlands Region
Department:Marketing & Student Recruitment / Responsible To: UK Student Recruitment Manager
Requirements / Essential / Desirable / Method of Assessment *
  1. Qualifications and Training
/ An undergraduate degree or equivalent, ideally in Business, Marketing/Sales
A full driver’s licence / Professional qualification in Marketing / 1,2 & 4
  1. Previous Work Experience
/ Proven track record of meeting targets and delivering results
Experience of working to tight deadlines / Experience of developing realtionships with Schools and FE Colleges / 1,2 & 4
  1. Specific Knowledge
/ An understanding and knowledge of B2C marketing and promotion / Knowledge of UK HE Market / 1,2,3 & 4
  1. Skills / Abilities required
/ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work independently and manage own time effectively
Well-developed IT skills, covering Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook
Organisational management skills
Office management skills
Good time-keeping skills
Effective team-working skills / 1,2 & 4
  1. Motivation / Attitude
/ Confident and highly motivated
Flexible to work outside of normal office hours when required
Professional approach to work
Reliable
Organisational Skills
Flexibility
Excellent interpersonal skills
Attention to detail / 1,2 & 4
  1. UCFB Values
/ Always trying to be the best you can
Attention to detail
Equitable
Honesty
Integrity
Loyalty
Respect / 1 & 2
*1=Application form; 2=Interview; 3=Test/Presentation; 4=Documentary evidence; 5=Other

Terms and Conditions of Employment relevant to post

Job title: Student Recruitment Officer Midlands Region

(UCFB Academic Relationship Manager)

Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm, full time

Salary: £27,000 + £3,000 car allowance

Work base: Normally, UCFB Wembley but any of UCFB’s premises as may be

required

Holidays: 33 days paid holiday, including the usual public holidays in

England & Wales

Benefits: Christmas/ New Year closure period (10 discretionary days), child

care vouchers, pension (statutory auto enrolment scheme),

occupational maternity / paternity pay after qualifying period

Subject to:

Satisfactory DBS check

Satisfactory completion of the Probationary period – 6 months

Compliance with Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006

Evidence of stated qualifications relevant to the post

Evidence of membership of relevant professional bodies as stipulated by the post

Not being subject to a Football Banning Order or any lawful prohibition on entering a football stadium in the UK

HR Document: ARM, Job Description