✨ Student Recruitment Officer
📍Hugh Baird College | Bootle
💼 Full -Time | Permanent | 35 hours per week
💷 £24,506.79–£26,165.09
📅 40 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
💼 Local Government Pension Scheme
🎁 Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits
Join an Outstanding Team
At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.
About the Role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join us as a Student Recruitment Officer to help inspire future learners and guide them on their journey from first enquiry to enrolment.
Your work will blend communication, problem‑solving, planning, admin, and relationship‑building. It’s a role for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on people interaction, and can balance multiple priorities while keeping service quality high.
Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.
- Deliver clear, high‑quality information, advice and guidance
- Respond to enquiries from students, parents and schools
- Represent the College at open events, taster days and careers fairs
- Visit schools and colleges to deliver presentations and workshops
- Support major recruitment events across all sites
- Maintain enquiry data and support analysis of trends
- Liaise with curriculum teams to ensure course info is up to date
- Manage version control of marketing and admissions materials
- Support with social media enquiry handling and content ideas
Must-Haves:
- Strong communication skills — confident with groups
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Customer‑focused mindset
- Confident using Microsoft Office
- Flexible and friendly team player
Great‑to‑have:
- Marketing or business qualification
- Experience in education or IAG
- Understanding of post‑14 education routes
- Experience using social media for customer service
Please see the attached person specification for the full criteria
Why Join Hugh Baird College?
When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance
Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Medicash
Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
Pension Scheme
You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
Professional Development
We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.
Industrial Commercial Updates
Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.
Reward and Recognition
Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.
Lifestyle Fitness Gym
You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
Health and Wellbeing
You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Travel
You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.
Retail Discounts
You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.
Blue Light Card
You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.
