Student Recruitment Officer (Outreach)

The Manchester Metropolitan University • Full-time • Manchester, GB • 4h ago

6month fixed term contract

Join Manchester Met at a pivotal moment in our journey to shape opportunity, open doors, and inspire the next generation of students.

With over 43,000 students from more than 100 countries, Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the UK's largest and most diverse universities—a dynamic community where ambition and social mobility sit at the heart of our mission.

Our Recruitment and Admissions Department delivers a seamless experience from first enquiry to enrolment, supporting over 100,000 enquirers and applicants each year, hosting 40,000 campus visitors, and delivering 400+ outreach and recruitment events nationwide. We are a fast paced, high impact team dedicated to empowering prospective students with the guidance and confidence they need to navigate higher education.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an engaging, proactive Student Recruitment Officer (Outreach) to join our outreach and schools engagement activity during this fixed term period. You will play a vital role in ensuring that potential applicants receive high quality information, advice, and guidance about higher education and the opportunities available at Manchester Met.

In This Role, You Will

Manage your own portfolio of schools and colleges, building strong relationships with teachers and advisers.
Plan, organise, and deliver an annual programme of activities in key feeder schools and colleges.
Deliver engaging presentations, workshops, and events tailored to a range of audiences including students, teachers, parents and carers.
Represent the University at education fairs, HE events, and recruitment focused activities across the UK.
Support on campus recruitment activity, including open days, clearing, and group visits.
Maintain accurate records, contribute to reports, and support key communications.

About You

You will bring:

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging a wide range of audiences.
Strong organisational skills, able to independently plan, prioritise, and manage a busy schedule of outreach activity.
Experience of working independently for extended periods, taking initiative and managing your own workload effectively.
Experience of project planning, communications planning, and report writing.
Sound knowledge of the university application process, 14–19 qualifications, degree apprenticeships, and student finance.
Experienced working in student recruitment, outreach, or a related educational engagement environment.
This role includes national and reginal travel and frequent evening work.
Is it an advantage to be able to drive and have access to a car.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to prospective students during a busy and impactful period. You'll join a friendly, supportive team committed to progression and widening participation, helping every learner make informed decisions about their future.

If you're passionate about educational access and enjoy working with diverse audiences — we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) via our application 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 local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

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

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

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