University of St Andrews Hiring for Education Liaison officer Job at United Kingdom Full Time

The exciting role of Education Liaison Officer with a strong focus on PGT recruitment in the EU and across Europe has recently become available within the Admissions team. Working in a high energy environment with motivated and specialist colleagues who are focused on building long-term relationships to support student recruitment and admissions, the successful post holder will work independently and within the team to contribute to the achievement of the University’s targets for admissions

The post holder will focus on student recruitment and conversion of students from the European Union, EEA, Switzerland and other European countries where necessary, to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at St Andrews. There will be a particular focus on PGT recruitment and admissions, as well as admissions decision making, and continuing to ensure that our decision making and recruitment are aligned and informed. This will involve helping coordinate on campus, in country and virtual engagement activities with prospective students, academic Schools, partner institutions and agents, etc. The post holder will work with the Regional Manager (Europe) and Deputy Director of Admissions (UK and Europe) and focus on conducting research and gathering data to help target recruitment and marketing activity as effectively as possible, working closely with relevant colleagues throughout the Admissions Unit to meet these objectives. There are opportunities to contribute to the development of existing key and emerging markets and to make recommendations for future activity. The post holder will also work closely with other areas of work in Admissions such as marketing.

This challenging post will attract applicants with a good Honours degree who also have experience of PGT recruitment in the EU and Home higher education sector either within marketing, student recruitment, admissions or study abroad/exchange activities. We do however also encourage applicants from other sectors to apply. The post-holder will be required to undertake overseas travel and must bring with them the proven ability to build relationships in a variety of geographic and cultural contexts.

This is an exciting but challenging time in higher education and therefore the successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator and organiser, and successful at working across business areas.

Before an appointment can be confirmed, you will be subject to a PVG check.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Ivar Møller. Email: [email protected].

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship.

This post may be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services unit; however, consideration will be given to remote working for the right candidate.

Closing Date: 13 June 2022 at 5pm Interview

Date: 23 June (On Teams)

Please quote ref: AD2171GB

Further Particulars:AD2171GB FPs.doc