Job Title: Student Recruitment Events Officer
Location: South East London
Hybrid working: Three days in the office, two days working from home
Department: Outreach, Recruitment and Admissions
Salary: £17.42
Hours :9-5pm Monday-Friday (flexibility required to over events including evenings and occasional Saturday)
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary

Are you passionate about creating inspiring events and want to play a key role in welcoming the next generation of students to university life? Our client, a leading higher education institution, is seeking a dynamic and organised Student Recruitment Events Officer to join their Outreach, Recruitment and Admissions team.
In this exciting role, you'll be at the heart of delivering exceptional student recruitment and conversion events - from Open Days and Applicant Days to virtual experiences and national education fairs. Working closely with academic departments and professional services across the institution, you'll ensure every event leaves a lasting, positive impression on prospective students.

What You'll Do:

Plan, coordinate and deliver impactful recruitment events that boost applications and conversions
Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure a seamless attendee experience
Supervise student ambassadors and ensure high standards of customer service
Create event schedules and materials, ensuring they are on-brand and accurate
Support with event communications, digital collateral and evaluation for continuous improvement
Maintain a sharp eye on sector trends, using insights to inform event strategies
Embrace flexibility - occasional evening/weekend work and travel between sites may be required

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in planning and delivering professional events
Knowledge of the UK higher education student recruitment landscape
Strong communication, organisation and project management skills
A customer-focused mindset with an eye for detail and creativity
Confidence using IT systems, with the ability to learn new tools quickly
A team player with leadership potential and a proactive, can-do attitude
Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable Skills (but not essential):

Experience in a Higher Education environment
Familiarity with online booking platforms, CRMs and risk assessments
An understanding of accessibility and inclusive communication practices

Why Join?
Our client is a modern, inclusive and ambitious organisation. You'll be joining a forward-thinking team where your contribution will help shape the future of student engagement and recruitment across the UK and beyond.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're enthusiastic about events and passionate about education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something truly impactful.

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