Job Description

About ARU:

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. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role:

As a Student Mobility Advisor, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality administrative and customer service support for ARU's student mobility programmes, including Erasmus+ and the UK Turing Scheme.



You'll lead on promoting outgoing opportunities, provide tailored advice and guidance to inbound and outbound students, and ensure efficient, compliant processes throughout the mobility lifecycle.



You'll also maintain accurate data for reporting, liaise with partner institutions and internal stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across workflows to enhance the student experience.

About You:

You'll have experience providing complex advice and support to students, managing data accurately, and working with multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines. You'll be highly organised, proactive, and able to prioritise competing tasks while maintaining attention to detail.



Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to excellent customer service are essential. You'll be confident using digital tools and developing engaging content to promote opportunities. Knowledge of the Higher Education sector and international mobility programmes such as Erasmus+ or Turing Scheme is desirable, along with an enthusiasm for supporting students and promoting global experiences.



To succeed in this role you will have a degree, be part qualified in a relevant professional qualification at degree level or have demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role.



Informal enquiries can be made to Simona Cavani, Progression Exchange Coordinator, at simona.cavani@aru.ac.uk.



Applicants must submit a CV and a Cover Letter, with the Cover Letter clearly evidencing how they meet each of the essential criteria and, where possible, the desirable criteria outlined in the person specification. Only candidates who evidence these requirements will be considered for shortlisting. Late applications will not be considered.



Interviews will be held on ARU Chelmsford campus between 2nd and 4th February 2026.



Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.



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. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.


This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Job Category Administrative
Vacancy Type Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration 12 months
Employment Type Full time
Salary From 31,236 p.a.
Salary To 36,636 p.a.
Location Chelmsford/Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service Transnational Education & Partnerships
Ref No 3788
Closing Date 12/01/2026