Student Recruitment Officer (Postgraduate) NEW

Manchester, Lancashire
Manchester Metropolitan University

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate student recruitment professional to join one of the largest universities in the UK, supporting future students to find the right university course for them. This role is a fixed-term cover until 30th June 2026.

The Recruitment and Admissions Department (R&A) provides a seamless service to potential students from first enquiry through to enrolment for all modes and levels of courses. We are responsible for delivering support services to enquirers, applicants, staff, and external stakeholders. We operate a high-volume, quality recruitment and admissions service, communicating annually with over 100,000 university enquirers and applicants through our campaigns. We manage 40,000 visitors on our campuses and deliver over 800 off-campus events. Providing quality information, advice, and guidance is central to our mission, enabling students to make informed decisions about higher education and Manchester Metropolitan University.

The Student Recruitment Officer (Postgraduate) supports the delivery of multi-channel communication plans to underpin and enhance the postgraduate student recruitment strategy. This includes working with digital media such as advertising, HTML email, web, and print. A key focus is on delivering personalized digital conversion communications using CRM data principles and segmentation.

Working with various university partners, you will lead and manage the organization and delivery of student recruitment events both on and off campus, as well as virtual events.

About you

• You should have knowledge of higher education, ideally within a student recruitment context.
• Experience in delivering effective communications to diverse audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively across organizational and departmental boundaries.
• Strong working knowledge of CRM technologies and experience in delivering information, advice, and guidance through multiple marketing channels.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and delivering projects and events is essential.
• The ability to analyze the effectiveness of communications and events to identify improvements and future developments.

To apply: Please attach your CV and covering letter via the online portal.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all communities, especially from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment or in your role, please let us know so we can provide support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and aims to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the attached Job Description.