Regional Student Recruitment and Access Officer(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education, widening participation, and student engagement to make a real impact.

As a Regional Student Recruitment and Access Officer, you will represent the University of Reading across the South Coast, working directly with schools, colleges, and communities to encourage young people—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—to consider higher education.

Your work will focus on:

• Delivering outreach programmes and recruitment activities
  Supporting prospective students through the application and decision-making process
  Building strong partnerships with schools, colleges, and local stakeholders
  Increasing both applications and enrolments from the region

This is a field-based role requiring frequent travel, with occasional visits to the Reading campus for meetings, events, and planning sessions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and deliver targeted student outreach and engagement initiatives
  Support applicants during key stages of the student recruitment cycle
  Develop relationships with schools across the South Coast (from Weymouth to Bexhill)
  Analyse regional trends to improve recruitment strategies
  Collaborate closely with the central Student Recruitment and Outreach team

About You

You will be someone who is confident, organised, and passionate about supporting students.

Essential requirements:

• A first degree (or equivalent qualification)
  Experience in student recruitment, outreach, or a similar role
  Strong understanding of the UK education system and admissions process
  Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
  Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse groups
  Experience building relationships with external partners and stakeholders

Travel & Flexibility

This role involves regular travel across:

• Hampshire
  Sussex
  Dorset

You should be comfortable working remotely, managing travel schedules, and maintaining regular communication with colleagues based in Reading.

 Safeguarding Responsibilities

This role involves working with young people and is subject to strict safeguarding requirements.

• You will be expected to:
• Complete safeguarding training and follow university policies
  Conduct risk assessments for events and outreach activities
  Report any concerns through the appropriate safeguarding procedures
• An Enhanced DBS check (including child barred list) is required
  This role is classified as a regulated activity and is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

 Recruitment Timeline

• Application Deadline: 29 April 2026 (23:59)
  Interviews: 12 May 2026
  Includes a pre-interview task and presentation

 Visa & Work Eligibility

Due to the complexity of UK visa requirements, applicants needing sponsorship are advised to review eligibility before applying. Visa options will only be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

 UK Government Guidance

For more information about working and compliance requirements in the UK, you may find the following official resources useful:

• Skilled Worker visa overview
• Visa eligibility requirements
  Right to work in the UK
  DBS checks and safeguarding
  Safeguarding children guidance