Student Recruitment and Engagement Officer (111418-0326)

About The Role

Informal Queries

For informal queries about the role, please contact Alison Durham, Marketing, Communications and Admissions Manager, at A.Durham.1@warwick.ac.uk.

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

Background Checks

This role will require an Enhanced DBS with Child's Barred List. If you are included on a child's barred list, you will be breaking the law by applying for this role.

Join us in Warwick Global Academy and be a part of our Admissions, Marketing and Development team, playing a key role in delivering WGA’s international recruitment objectives. You’ll be responsible for developing and supporting the delivery of recruitment activities for our full portfolio of courses: the Warwick International Foundation Programme (IFP), our Summer Schools, Warwick’s Pre-Sessional English courses, and short courses in English Language. There will be a particular focus on digital engagement, market intelligence, and stakeholder relationship management. You will work collaboratively with WGA colleagues, including our China-based Recruitment Officer, as well as the University’s central recruitment team to maximise impact and ensure consistency, continuity and collaboration across recruitment activity. This role is critical in supporting the University’s Protect, Grow and Explore recruitment priorities and ensuring a strong, diverse pipeline of high-quality international students. Some overseas travel will be expected as part of the role. In this role, your days will be varied, offering lots of opportunity for development.

About You

This position would suit an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual looking to take on a fast paced and varied role. You will have strong communication skills and whilst often working independently, will have a positive team-attitude, recognising how success comes through working together. You should have strong organisational skills and the ability to source and analyse data and market intelligence to inform your planning and decision-making. You will need to be culturally aware, have a keen eye for detail and be able to provide excellent customer service to various stakeholders. For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About The Department

Warwick Global Academy is a student-focussed academic department with in-house marketing, admissions and business development expertise. You’ll join a small, but growing, team of dedicated professionals, who are constantly looking to improve and provide the best service possible to prospective students and their supporters. Working with these colleagues across a range of non-standard courses within the HE sector, you will find many opportunities for professional development.

About The University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026 Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 1st June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

• Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
• Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
• Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: As soon as possible

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered. You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave). Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

What we Offer

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.

For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick

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