Recruitment and Outreach Officer

Job Title: Recruitment and Outreach Officer

Location:Birmingham

Salary: £31,236 - £34,610 per annum – SS4

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

About the role:

It’s an exciting time to join University College Birmingham. We are rapidly expanding our Higher Education and Further Education courses and as part of our growing UK Recruitment and Outreach team, you will play a key part on that journey.

We are seeking a motivated Recruitment and Outreach Officer to represent University College Birmingham across Schools and Colleges, building meaningful partnerships and inspiring the next generation of students to pursue ambitious careers in industry-focused disciplines.

This is an outward-facing role for someone who thrives on building relationships, delivering engaging presentations and making a tangible impact. You will act as a regional ambassador for UCB, championing our distinctive, career-led courses and supporting students to see higher education as a realistic and exciting progression pathway.

Frequent travel across the West Midlands, and occasionally further afield, is required for this role. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

If you are motivated by purpose, enjoy working with young people and want to play a direct role in shaping student journeys, this is an opportunity to make a visible difference.

Key duties:

· Representing University College Birmingham at Schools, Colleges and national recruitment events

· Delivering engaging presentations and interactive workshops

· Developing strong partnerships with teachers and careers leaders

· Promoting subject masterclasses and campus experiences

· Contributing to regional recruitment growth strategies

· Using insight and data to strengthen engagement activity

About you:

· A confident and engaging communicator

· Comfortable presenting to large groups

· Skilled at building professional relationships

· Motivated by targets and impact

· Organised, proactive and able to manage a regional portfolio

· Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential

Benefits:

· Generous allocation of annual leave

o 29 days’ paid leave per year

o 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

· Excellent Local Government Scheme

o Employer Contributions – 20.9%

· Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service

· Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support

· Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse

· Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship

· A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle

· Heavily subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham

· Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

Closing Date – 22nd March 2026

Interview Date – 8th April 2026

The University has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award

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