Marketing and Student Recruitment Assistant

Reference
1118093

Branch
Harper Adams University (Shropshire)

Start date
07/10/2026

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
Start date ASAP - 31st July 2027

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
£13.38

Holiday rate
£1.61

Role

This is an entry level role that will give successful candidates the opportunity to develop skills and experience across a range of marketing and student recruitment functions – including face-to-face outreach, events, digital marketing, content creation, customer service, customer relationship management and more.

The role is suitable for anyone seeking to develop a career in marketing, communications, lead generation recruitment or higher education – whether you are a recent graduate, a career changer or someone already in an entry-level position seeking a change.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and delivery of student recruitment outreach on campus and in schools and colleges
• Responding to prospective student enquiries across a range of communication channels
• Analysing data and preparing reports to support decision-making
• Contributing to initiatives that enhance the applicant and prospective student experience
• Assisting with the organisation of, and supporting delivery of, open days, applicant days, school visits, exhibitions, recruitment fairs, external shows and corporate events
• Supporting the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns
• Planning and creating engaging content for digital channels
• Developing Customer Relationship Management and email marketing skills
• Tracking the future student journey and identify opportunities to improve engagement and conversion
• Contributing to the development of marketing collateral, presentations and promotional materials
• Conducting market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities

 

Skills and experience

Essential

• Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Media, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confidence to represent the university to a range of audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative approach to problem-solving and content creation.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Driving license.

 

Desirable

• Experience of social media management, content creation, or digital marketing.
• Understanding of marketing principles and campaign planning.
• Experience using CRM, email marketing, or analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of the higher education or student recruitment sector.
• Experience of event planning or customer-facing roles.

Location
Harper Adams University, Edgmond Campus

Benefits

The Marketing and Student Recruitment Assistant will benefit from:

• Experience in Marketing Communications and Student Recruitment.
• Mentoring and coaching from marketing and recruitment professionals.
• Exposure to strategic marketing and recruitment planning.
• Opportunities to lead projects and campaigns.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A clear pathway for progression within marketing, communications, or student recruitment functions.

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