Schools and Colleges Regional Lead at University of Derby

Location: Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact as we grow the University’s dynamic Schools and Colleges Liaison team. Based from our stunning Derby campus, the role will focus on building strong and sustainable relationships with leaders, teachers, influencers and advisers in target schools and colleges in a designated region of the UK. As a proactive individual, the successful candidate will develop, co-ordinate and facilitate a regional outreach student recruitment plan with the aim to raise the profile of the University and the City of Derby and attract interest in the University and our courses. In addition, you will have the opportunity to lead projects as part of the University’s Student Recruitment and Outreach strategy.

A customer service ethos which matches the University’s values and behaviours is essential; outstanding communication, persuasion and influencing skills are a must, as is a commitment to continuous improvement and a determination for excellence. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate an ability and genuine interest in keeping abreast of the external environment with regards to relevant student recruitment and higher education developments such as Government policy updates and changes in customer needs and wants.

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Liam Dowson, Head of Schools and Colleges Engagement via l.dowson@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Please note that unfortunately, this role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system; however, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home office website for further information.

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the “Apply” button below: www.derby.ac.uk/jobs/current-vacancies/schools-colleges-regional-lead