Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer chez Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University · Bath, Royaume-Uni · Hybrid
- Professional
- Bureau à Bath
Are you passionate about Higher Education and supporting students in their journey to university? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer to join our UK Student Recruitment and Outreach Team at Bath Spa University.
In this dynamic role, you’ll engage with schools and colleges across the UK, delivering inspiring presentations, offering guidance on university choices, and ensuring students feel confident about taking their next steps into Higher Education.
In this dynamic role, you’ll engage with schools and colleges across the UK, delivering inspiring presentations, offering guidance on university choices, and ensuring students feel confident about taking their next steps into Higher Education.
About the Role
As Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer, you will play a vital role in promoting Bath Spa University and supporting students on their journey into Higher Education.
You’ll deliver engaging presentations, attend UCAS fairs and recruitment events, and build strong relationships with schools, colleges, and other key stakeholders.
From supporting applicants through the decision-making process to representing the university at Open Days and Applicant Visit Days, you’ll be at the forefront of student recruitment, helping to shape future cohorts.
You’ll deliver engaging presentations, attend UCAS fairs and recruitment events, and build strong relationships with schools, colleges, and other key stakeholders.
From supporting applicants through the decision-making process to representing the university at Open Days and Applicant Visit Days, you’ll be at the forefront of student recruitment, helping to shape future cohorts.
About You
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a range of audiences, including students, teachers, and parents.
- Confidence in engaging with diverse audiences, adapting messaging and approach to suit different stakeholders, from school leavers to educators and key influencers.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a busy calendar of events, balancing multiple priorities effectively.
- Ability to work flexibly and proactively in a fast-paced environment, responding to changing demands and ensuring events and activities run smoothly.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK, as many school visits are not accessible by public transport.
- Experience of working within a university, school, or college setting, particularly in student recruitment, outreach, or career guidance.
- Knowledge of the UCAS process and university application cycle, with an understanding of the factors influencing students' decisions.
- Experience using CRM systems, social media, or digital platforms to engage with prospective students and key stakeholders.
- Previous experience delivering engaging presentations to young people, either in an educational or professional setting.
Additional Information
Salary Grade 5 - Starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
PLEASE NOTE:
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
PLEASE NOTE:
- A Full UK Driving Licence will be required for this role, due to the need to travel to off-site locations. Applicants that do not have this will be automatically rejected.
- This role is subject to DBS clearance. (See attached)
- The nature of the role means that some evening and weekend working will be required, to cover core departmental activities. The arrangement of working hours will be agreed in advance with the post’s line manager.
- Extensive UK travel
- The post holder will be required to lift and transport boxes of prospectuses and recruitment materials.
- All members of the Academic Planning team are expected to support cross-University events such as student recruitment activities, Graduations, Clearing, Registration and similar, as appropriate. This may require occasional weekend and evening working.
Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected.
Interview Date - Wednesday 8th October (In person)
Interview Date - Wednesday 8th October (In person)
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
