Student Recruitment and Access Officer

Closing date: Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 23:59

Role type: Full time, Permanent

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

Working in the UK Student Recruitment & Outreach team, this role will involve three main activities:
1. Delivering strategic, regionally based outreach, recruitment, and conversion activities within Berkshire, targeting prospective students from under-represented groups.
2. Leading project-based activities to support Year 13 students, including developing online resources and organizing in-person events.
3. Collaborating with the Henley Business School to support widening participation and undergraduate recruitment through subject-based activities.

The role requires working independently, managing projects, and representing the University to potential students, parents, and teachers. Building strong networks with schools and colleges is essential.

You will have:
• Experience working in a UK post-16 setting in student recruitment or outreach
• Experience delivering presentations in person and online
• Understanding of the widening participation agenda in higher education
• Knowledge of the UK Higher Education system and recruitment cycle
• Event organization experience
• Stakeholder relationship skills

The role is based in Reading, with some travel to UCAS or third-party fairs.

Safeguarding Requirements and Responsibilities:
• Complete safeguarding training and follow the University's policies
• Consider safeguarding in event risk assessments
• Report concerns using the Safeguarding Incident Form

An Enhanced DBS with a child barred list check is required. This position is regulated activity and exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

For more information, see the links on Safeguarding and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Procedure .

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 29th July 2025

Contact information:

Contact Name: Amy Fairbrother
Contact Job Title: Student Recruitment & Access Manager
Contact Email:

Alternative Contact Name: Harvey Owen
Alternative Contact Job Title: Student Recruitment & Access Officer
Alternative Contact Email:

The University is committed to diversity and inclusion, supports gender and race equality, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working are welcomed and will be considered.