Details
1095120
University of Salford
05/04/2025
Other - See Job
36.25
Smart Casual
Pay
£13.50
£1.63
Description
Role
Unitemps is seeking a Student Recruitment Project Assistant to support the Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and External Relations team at the University of Salford.
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with experience studying at the University of Salford to join a friendly, fast-paced Student Recruitment Team on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2025.
The Student Recruitment and Widening Participation Team provides impartial Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) to prospective students, helping them make informed decisions about higher education.
We’re looking for someone enthusiastic and creative, who understands the undergraduate recruitment journey and can communicate, engage, and inspire prospective students and their supporters.
Duties and responsibilities
• Represent the University at UCAS exhibitions and college fairs across the UK.
• Deliver presentations and one-to-one guidance to prospective students and their families.
• Set up and take down recruitment equipment at events (training provided).
• Work on internal projects aimed at improving student recruitment processes and engagement.
• Support the delivery of information to prospective students across digital and in-person platforms.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, with some overnight travel required.
• Maintain accurate records, manage time effectively, and work independently as well as part of a team.
Skills and experience
• A recent graduate or someone who has studied at the University of Salford.
• Excellent communication skills—written and verbal.
• Experience delivering information, advice or guidance.
• Familiarity with the UK education system (ages 11–18).
• Understanding of the undergraduate applicant journey.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong initiative, time management and project coordination skills.
Location
University of Salford
Benefits
Candidates working at the University of Salford on internal assignments are entitled to:
- Eye care vouchers when they have been working for 12 weeks and regularly use VDU displays
- staff car parking rates
- Access to apply for internal job vacancies at the University of Salford
- Access to the University of Salford Library
- Training and development (as per the role)
- Additional leave (granted at the discretion of the employer)
Additional information
Support & Development
You will receive full training and support from your line manager, including regular check-ins. You will also gain valuable experience in stakeholder management, public speaking, data handling, and project delivery—essential skills for future roles in recruitment, education, or outreach.
Pay
- Any timesheets submitted and approved in time for the payroll deadline will be paid into your bank account on the last working day of the month.
If you are an enthusiastic and creative professional who understands the undergraduate recruitment journey and can communicate, engage, and inspire prospective students and their supporters, we would love to hear from you.
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