ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading.

About The Role

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a real impact? Join ARU’s Schools and Colleges Engagement team within the Corporate Marketing Directorate, as we deliver our local undergraduate student recruitment strategy across the East of England.

We’re recruiting for a field-based officer who will work primarily in the regions of:

• Essex and Northeast London

You’ll be a key part of our mission to support all prospective students in exploring their future at ARU and beyond. Working face-to-face with schools, sixth forms, colleges, and at all ARU campuses — you’ll build strong relationships and deliver inspiring events such as taster days, workshops and presentations.

With a degree, part-qualified professional qualification, or equivalent experience, you’ll bring a positive, proactive and creative approach. Highly organised and confident working independently, you’ll be comfortable managing logistics, using data to demonstrate impact, and working to budgets.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role with regular travel across your region and occasional out-of-hours work in the evenings and at weekends. All work-related travel is reimbursed in line with ARU expenses policy.

A market supplement of £2500 is available in recognition of London weighting for candidates who live within a London Borough.

Benefits and Requirements

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.