Job Description

Outreach and Student Recruitment Manager
32,680 - 37,958 per annum
A minimum 37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term 12-month contract (maternity cover)
Commencing mid-Sep 2025
About the Role:

• Manage, develop and deliver our Outreach and Student Recruitment plan for both Hartpury University and Hartpury College, to maximise the recruitment of Further Education, Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
• Bring significant experience in outreach, school liaison or student recruitment, with a genuine passion for education and student engagement
• You will lead on Hartpury's Widening Participation Outreach Programme, working to engage students from groups under-represented in higher education and in our specialist further education subject areas
• Provide effective and inspiring line management to two Outreach Officers, with focus areas in student recruitment and widening participation
• Manage a full calendar of outreach and student recruitment events and activities, strengthening partnerships with schools, colleges and relevant industry networks across the UK
• Experience delivering inspiring presentations and activities for young people, and the ability to manage multiple projects and events.
• Some evening/weekend work is required

About You:

• You will have excellent organisation skills and the ability to plan and prioritise activities
• Strong data manipulation, analysis, report writing and IT skills
• You are an excellent communicator, confident in delivering inspiring presentations and activities to a range of audiences
• You will bring your passion for education and significant outreach, schools' liaison or student recruitment experience to our award-winning team

We offer a fantastic package of including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 23rd June 2025.
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 3rd July 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.