Job Description

The exciting role to join the team at the University of St Andrews as an Education Liaison Officer (Conversion Officer) has recently become available.





Working in a high energy, results orientated environment with motivated and specialist colleagues who are focused on building long-term relationships to support student recruitment and admissions through external engagement and personalised communication, the successful post holder has responsibility for contributing to the achievement of the University's priorities and targets for admissions.






The post holder will focus on conversion of students from offer holder to entrant from around the world, to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In addition, engaging with prospective students providing them with information about the university's programs, campus life, admissions process, scholarships, and more. The post holder will focus on nurturing maintaining ongoing relationships with offer holders to keep them engaged and motivated throughout the application process. This may involve answering queries, offering personalised advice, and addressing concerns. A keen interest in data analysis is important so the post holder may track and analyse data about offer holders interactions with the university to identify trends and improve recruitment strategies.





This challenging post will attract applicants with a good Honours degree and proven experience as an excellent communicator, strong team player, ability to research and interpret data and identify trends. The post-holder may be required to undertake overseas travel and must bring with them the proven ability to build relationships.





This is an exciting but challenging time in higher education and therefore the successful candidate will be successful at working across business areas, conscientious, passionate and ambitious.





Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Tarah Gillespie, Assistant Director of Admissions, Conversion and Offer Holder Management, email: tlg2@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 461696.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata

Financial contribution to relocation where applicable

Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services

Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel

Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme





Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.





Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at

https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on

hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk

.

Closing Date: 21 November at 10am Interview Date: 1 - 5 December 2025 TBC

Please quote ref: AD2863RS

Admissions



Salary: 32,080 - 37,694 per annum



Start date: As soon as possible

School/Unit:

Admissions

Posted:

31/10/2025

Closing date:

21/11/2025

Closing time:

10:00