Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Access Officer (UK)
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,080.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | ST5 5BG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KU000004832 |
Summary
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the Global Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Access team in Keele University’s Global Student Recruitment and Admissions Directorate. The Global Student Recruitment and Admissions Directorate is responsible for all of Keele’s external activity with prospective students, from initial enquiry through to enrolment at the University. Under the Associate Director for Global Student Recruitment, Partnerships and Access, the Global Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Access team focuses on engaging with students considering an undergraduate course at university. With a global remit, the team interacts with students from the local area, across the UK and in selected markets across the world in helping to raise the profile of Keele and also support students to make informed decisions about their futures.
The UG Student Recruitment and Access Officer (UK) will be responsible for supporting the recruitment of student from a wide variety of backgrounds onto courses at Keele and advising on post-18 options. Under direction from the UG Student Recruitment and Access Manager (UK) here at Keele, the Officer will be responsible for delivering effective recruitment projects within the UK in line with the University’s recruitment strategy. The post holder will work with schools and colleges across the UK to represent Keele, and deliver high quality information and advice sessions to a range of audiences including students, parents and teachers.
You will have experience in working with young people, and will be committed to providing high quality information, advice and guidance to those considering their next steps when leaving school. You will be passionate about higher education and have a desire to work with prospective students from all backgrounds in thinking about their next steps in education.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Sally Ward via s.ward@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: 10 February 2026
The UG Student Recruitment and Access Officer (UK) will be responsible for supporting the recruitment of student from a wide variety of backgrounds onto courses at Keele and advising on post-18 options. Under direction from the UG Student Recruitment and Access Manager (UK) here at Keele, the Officer will be responsible for delivering effective recruitment projects within the UK in line with the University’s recruitment strategy. The post holder will work with schools and colleges across the UK to represent Keele, and deliver high quality information and advice sessions to a range of audiences including students, parents and teachers.
You will have experience in working with young people, and will be committed to providing high quality information, advice and guidance to those considering their next steps when leaving school. You will be passionate about higher education and have a desire to work with prospective students from all backgrounds in thinking about their next steps in education.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Sally Ward via s.ward@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: 10 February 2026
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