School and College Recruitment Officer (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)

Main duties and responsibilities

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a strong commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience and widening access to higher education. As a culturally rich and inclusive university, we are proud of our role in supporting students from diverse backgrounds to realise their potential.

Team

The School and College Recruitment Team sit within the Marketing and Communications Directorate and play a central role in supporting undergraduate student recruitment. Working closely with academic Faculties and professional services colleagues, the team builds strong, long-term relationships with schools and colleges across the UK, supporting students on their journey into higher education.

Role

As a School and College Recruitment Officer, you will take ownership of a defined regional portfolio of schools and colleges, acting as the key point of contact and developing trusted relationships with education professionals including Heads of Sixth Form, Careers Leaders, teachers, and advisers.

You will plan and deliver a wide range of student recruitment activities, including:

• Engaging presentations and workshops for students (primarily post-16, with some pre-16 activity)
• Representation at higher education fairs, exhibitions, and outreach events
• Organising and hosting school and college visits and events on the DMU campus

Working autonomously, you will manage your own diary, proactively generate engagement opportunities, and work towards clear recruitment objectives. You will also collaborate with academic colleagues to deliver subject-specific activity and help identify opportunities for growth within your school and college portfolio.

This is a varied, fast-paced, and outward-facing role that suits someone who enjoys building relationships, delivering impactful activity, and making a tangible difference to students’ futures.

Ideal Candidate

You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships in a customer-focused, target-driven environment. You will be a confident and engaging communicator, comfortable delivering presentations to a range of audiences and representing an organisation externally.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in areas such as:

• Student recruitment, outreach, widening participation, or marketing
• Relationship or account management
• Events planning and delivery
• Schools, colleges, or youth-focused environments

Experience in higher education is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable skills who are keen to develop their career within the sector.

Additional Information

The role involves regular travel and occasional evening or weekend work to support recruitment activity. Time off in lieu (TOIL) is provided, and workloads are managed within the team to support work-life balance. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are essential. This role also requires a current enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one.

In line with DMU’s values, you will work collaboratively, act with integrity and accountability, contribute to an inclusive and respectful environment, and bring creativity and initiative to your work.

To view the job description and person specification, please click here.

Contact

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ella Parker at ella.parker@dmu.ac.uk.