Deputy Head of Student Recruitment (Undergraduate Events)

Department

This new role sits within the Student Recruitment team, part of Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Outreach (MRAO) within the wider Directorate of Global Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions (GMRA). The Student Recruitment team is responsible for recruiting Home undergraduate and postgraduate students to the university through higher education exhibitions, school and college outreach, and large- and small-scale campus events. It is an exciting time to join MRAO as we have a vision and mandate for growth endorsed by the University Executive Board.

Role

Reporting to the Head of Student Recruitment and working closely with the Deputy Head of Student Recruitment (Schools Liaison and Postgraduate), the Deputy Head of Student Recruitment (Undergraduate Events) will develop, implement, and manage complex operational plans for undergraduate events and activities across the Home Student Recruitment team. The role holder will provide strategic direction and operational support to a dedicated team, leading them to deliver high-quality, high-impact, efficient, and coordinated undergraduate recruitment events, including Open Days, Post-offer Visit Days and campus tours.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

You will have extensive experience in managing teams and delivering large- and small-scale undergraduate recruitment events within a fast-paced, complex environment. A proven track record of maximising customer experience and meeting ambitious event delivery and student conversion targets is essential. Additionally, you must demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, as well as cultivating a positive, supportive, and adaptable team culture. You will be an exceptional communicator with a particularly strong, confident public speaking style.

Location & Working Pattern

This role is largely based on-site at our Heslington campus in York. Regular campus attendance is required for frequent in-person meetings, event planning and set-up, and all key university events, including Open Days and Post-Offer Visit Days.

Interview date: Thursday 12th November

Condition of Employment

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form. Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family-friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.