Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.
Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21st in the world (THE Impact Rankings, 2022). In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe (BIGGAR Economics, 2022).
GCU is committed to widening participation, and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from 130 countries. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.
The Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions brings together several functions and specifically, the Marketing and Recruitment team is responsible for intelligent, targeted, UK and International lead generation by combining market knowledge with up to date marketing channels.
Reporting into the Home Recruitment Manager, the role holder will provide effective and efficient support to the work of the Student Recruitment and Marketing Team in delivering high quality information and advice to prospective GCU applicants and additional stakeholders. This will include supporting outreach activity, liaising with key stakeholders and attending recruitment fairs.
The post holder will act as an initial point of contact for staff across the University in relation to the services and activity of the Marketing and Recruitment team’s recruitment activity. They will support the delivery of student engagement and recruitment activities by offering advice and guidance to prospective students by facilitating mainly UK recruitment events. They will be responsible for the outreach to new schools and colleges and for the coordination of school and event bookings, through maintaining the team mailboxes, social media platforms of choice and activity calendars. They will help in the collection and maintenance of recruitment data and in the provision of reports and analysis and will help to maintain the team’s webpages.
The successful candidate will be educated to HNC level or equivalent experience, and ideally be able to demonstrate an understanding of HE. They will be articulate with the ability to plan and manage their own workload within deadlines, and a confident public speaker in delivering presentations. Knowledge of Microsoft packages, particularly word and excel, as well as basic report writing skills are essential. They will be a team-player, confident and customer-focused willing to undertake travel with the flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends. Applicants must have a full, clean UK driving licence.
As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.
Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.
The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.
As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.
The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.
Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.
Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).
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