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SalaryAbout The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
This is a Fixed Term post until 30th September 2024. working 35 hours per week.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive professional person to the Faculty’s Student Recruitment team to help meet ambitious student recruitment forecasts and to contribute to and implement the University’s wider recruitment strategy.
The Marketing, Recruitment and International Assistant will deliver the highest levels of excellence in professional support in the following functions:
- Events and activities support – supporting the planning and delivery of in-person and online student recruitment and outreach activities, including (but not limited to) open days, summer schools, webinars, and clearing.
- Communications – responding to enquiries and delivering outgoing communications plans with prospective students, and managing the team’s CRM database.
This role will suit applicants who are looking for a short-term entry-level position within the higher education sector, and in the fields of administrative support, communications and events support.
The post holder will need to be highly organised, proactive, with a strong eye for detail and be able to work to tight deadlines.
Please outline your experience relevant to the duties detailed in the main purpose of the post and the person specification. Please note this role will involve some evening and weekend working.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
