Reference Number

MAR0239

Campus Base

Canterbury

Department

Department of Marketing & WP & Outreach

Salary Range

£16,654 – £18,263 p/a

Hours / FTE

37 Hours per week

Closing date for applications

3 Jun 2018

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Fixed term MAR0239 Closing date: 3rd June 2018

Background

This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to be part of the Outreach and Student Recruitment Team based on the fourth floor of Rochester House.

The Team also has a responsibility for engaging with schools and colleges in relation to the recruitment of students to new areas of the University’s work which includes developments around Engineering, the joint Medical School and other new programme areas developed by the University’s existing faculties.

The Graduate Trainee is a key member of the Outreach and Student Recruitment Team, whose aim is to engage, inform and attract potential undergraduate students to the University. The post holder will work closely with the Manager of the Outreach and Student Recruitment Team, the School and College Engagement Officer and other Graduate Trainees to focus on the development and delivery of recruitment activities to non-partner schools and colleges. The post holder will also attend careers and HE events organised by non-partner schools in the greater south-east area, including London. The post holder will also help to co-ordinate student tour guides and ambassadors at events such as Open Days, to boost applications and recruited students to the University’s undergraduate full-time programme

The Role

The Graduate Trainee role will provide an excellent foundation for those looking to establish a career in Higher Education Marketing and Communications.

The post-holder will use their recent experience of studying at CCCU to support the other members of the Outreach and Student Recruitment Team in relation to the recruitment of new students to the University. This will include delivering recruitment activities to non-partner schools and colleges and attending Higher Education fairs and school events.

Support the Student Recruitment Officer on school and college site visits, helping to maintain good relationships with schools and colleges you will also assist with Open Days and events across the CCCU campus network. You will also support student tour guide recruitment and training and act as student tour guide co-ordinator and mentor.

It is expected that the Graduate Trainee will proactively develop their knowledge and understanding of the student recruitment lifecycle in order to give friendly, professional and appropriate advice, support and assistance to all enquirers.

Requirements

You should have a recent undergraduate degree, preferably at 2.2 or above from CCCU. You must be able to demonstrate that you have experience in a customer service focused environment.

You will have good communication and organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure, use your own initiative and to work within a team.

Additional Information
This post is fixed term for a 2 year period.

This post is restricted to recent graduates of Canterbury Christ Church University.

This post comes with excellent benefits including a 17.5% Employer contribution pension scheme, as well as discounts for private health care and many stores, restaurants and health clubs in the area. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in an enthusiastic, vibrant and friendly department.

How to apply:

Start date for applications: 16th May 2018

Closing date for applications: 3rd June 2018

Interviews are to be held: 20th June 2018

To apply online, please click the ‘Apply for this job’ button below. To gain further details about this post please visit our Vacancies page: www.canterbury.ac.uk

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications are received.

If you require further information regarding the application process please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] quoting reference number MAR0239. Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

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