Job Title: Student Recruitment Officer (Postgraduate)
Location: Manchester Metropolitan University (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract: Fixed-Term to 30th June 202
Department: Recruitment and Admissions (R&A)
Application: Submit CV and cover letter via online portal
Shape the Future of Postgraduate Education
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced student recruitment professional to support postgraduate recruitment at one of the UK’s largest and most forward-thinking universities. This fixed-term role is ideal for someone passionate about higher education, with a flair for digital communications, event delivery, and cross-departmental collaboration.
About the Role
As Student Recruitment Officer (Postgraduate), you will lead on the design and delivery of multi-channel recruitment and conversion strategies, ensuring prospective postgraduate students receive clear, engaging, and targeted information that supports their decision-making journey.
You will:
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Create and manage personalised digital communication campaigns using CRM systems and data segmentation
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Plan and deliver a portfolio of on-campus, off-campus, and virtual postgraduate events
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Analyse campaign performance and user engagement to optimise future activity
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Work collaboratively with academic departments and central services to ensure a cohesive student recruitment experience
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Support prospective postgraduate students with information, advice, and guidance (IAG) across key stages of the recruitment cycle
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
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Experienced in higher education marketing and recruitment, ideally in a postgraduate context
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Skilled in using CRM systems and marketing automation tools to drive personalised communications
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A confident event planner and project manager who can lead cross-functional delivery
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Analytical, with the ability to measure engagement and effectiveness, and propose improvements
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A great communicator, capable of delivering IAG through multiple channels and to diverse audiences
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Adept at working in collaborative environments, navigating institutional boundaries to ensure student success
Why Join Manchester Met?
We are proud of our inclusive, welcoming community and we support a broad range of flexible working options. As a member of the Manchester Met team, you’ll enjoy:
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A hybrid working policy and flexible hours
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25+ days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
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A wide range of professional development and mentoring opportunities
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Inclusive staff networks and resources to support diverse identities and experiences
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A culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing
Equal Opportunities
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to fostering an inclusive culture of belonging. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re here to support you.
Apply Now
To apply, please attach your CV and a tailored cover letter via the online portal.
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