Vacancy ID:
13101
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
External Relations
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, fixed term contract from 20 May 2026 to 19 May 2027, or until the return of the post holder, whichever sooner.
Salary details:
Grade 6 - £33,002 to £37,694 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
09 Apr 2026

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that support and develop the organisation and delivery of events to recruit students to the University of Leicester, including Open Days, Offer Holder Days, campus tours and other more targeted events. We are looking for a Student Recruitment Events Officer to promote the University of Leicester to prospective students by through well-planned and informative events.

About you

You will have experience in managing large events and ideally have experience in working within 13-19 education, further education or higher education.  This role would suit someone that enjoys the interaction of engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders including young people, parents, teachers, advisers as well as academic and support colleagues within the University. The ability to manage a complex and varied workload, to work under pressure against tight deadlines and to work on own initiative is key to succeed in the role.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Lucy Wade, Student Recruitment Events Manager, at [email protected].

We anticipate that interviews will take place on 16 April 2026.

Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.
 

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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