Schools and Colleges Engagement Regional Lead
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,260 to £36,251 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (For exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,689 per annum) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Derby |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0282-25 |
Summary
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
Our External Relations team is responsible for promoting and raising awareness of our University’s brand in the UK and overseas. From creating all messaging and content for external campaigns and our website, to social media, and managing events – ours is a highly complex and expert marketing, PR and Internal Comms environment, key to making the University shine.
Schools and Colleges Liaison Team
The Schools and Colleges Liaison team works closely with schools and colleges to provide a direct link to the University of Derby.
We offer an exciting and inspirational programme of activities designed to showcase the wide range of options available to students at the University.
About the Role
This role will support in the development of the University’s Student Recruitment and Outreach strategies and have responsibility for building strong and sustainable relationships with teachers and advisors in target schools and colleges for both the University’s outreach and recruitment agendas. You will develop, co-ordinate and facilitate regional outreach and student recruitment activities in key regions, while also addressing the specific opportunities provided across Derby, Derbyshire and neighbouring counties.
You will lead outreach and recruitment activities designed to broaden access to Higher Education (HE) in general and the University of Derby specifically within the region. The aim of the role is to build relationships, raise awareness of the University and the City of Derby to attract a wide interest in the University and its courses, ultimately leading to increased undergraduate recruitment.
The role will require frequent and extensive travel to schools, colleges and events venues across the country. It requires evening and weekend working; the successful candidate must, therefore, be flexible, have excellent time management skills, and be confident in using their own initiative.
Anticipated interview date: Monday 9th February 2026
About You
You will demonstrate a customer service ethos which matches the University’s values and behaviours; outstanding communication, persuasion and influencing skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and a determination for excellence.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate an ability and genuine interest in keeping abreast of the external environment relevant to student recruitment, widening participation, and higher education developments such as Government or Office for Students policy updates as well as changes in customer requirements, including activities which influence underrepresented and hard to reach groups.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Liam Dowson, Head of Schools and Colleges Engagement via l.dowson@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit our website for more information.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
Our External Relations team is responsible for promoting and raising awareness of our University’s brand in the UK and overseas. From creating all messaging and content for external campaigns and our website, to social media, and managing events – ours is a highly complex and expert marketing, PR and Internal Comms environment, key to making the University shine.
Schools and Colleges Liaison Team
The Schools and Colleges Liaison team works closely with schools and colleges to provide a direct link to the University of Derby.
We offer an exciting and inspirational programme of activities designed to showcase the wide range of options available to students at the University.
About the Role
This role will support in the development of the University’s Student Recruitment and Outreach strategies and have responsibility for building strong and sustainable relationships with teachers and advisors in target schools and colleges for both the University’s outreach and recruitment agendas. You will develop, co-ordinate and facilitate regional outreach and student recruitment activities in key regions, while also addressing the specific opportunities provided across Derby, Derbyshire and neighbouring counties.
You will lead outreach and recruitment activities designed to broaden access to Higher Education (HE) in general and the University of Derby specifically within the region. The aim of the role is to build relationships, raise awareness of the University and the City of Derby to attract a wide interest in the University and its courses, ultimately leading to increased undergraduate recruitment.
The role will require frequent and extensive travel to schools, colleges and events venues across the country. It requires evening and weekend working; the successful candidate must, therefore, be flexible, have excellent time management skills, and be confident in using their own initiative.
Anticipated interview date: Monday 9th February 2026
About You
You will demonstrate a customer service ethos which matches the University’s values and behaviours; outstanding communication, persuasion and influencing skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and a determination for excellence.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate an ability and genuine interest in keeping abreast of the external environment relevant to student recruitment, widening participation, and higher education developments such as Government or Office for Students policy updates as well as changes in customer requirements, including activities which influence underrepresented and hard to reach groups.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Liam Dowson, Head of Schools and Colleges Engagement via l.dowson@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit our website for more information.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.