MBA Officer

Surrey Business School is progressive, transformative and responsible.  We are a double accredited (AACSB and AMBA) business school heading into a new phase of our development.

We offer undergraduate, master’s and PhD programmes delivering excellence in teaching and research. Within this portfolio Surrey MBA is a flagship programme attracting experienced managers and business leaders looking to develop their knowledge and gain a masters that’s embedded in both theory and practice.

The Role

We’re looking for a self-starter, who is professional, enthusiastic and well-motivated to help us to grow our MBA programmes in a busy and competitive market.

The annual recruitment cycle is vital to not only achieving student number targets but also ensuring student experience by developing a diverse cohort of highly engaged students.

You will have a critical role in the student recruitment journey working with colleagues in Marketing and Communications and our Business Development teams to attract applicants and guide them through their journey to becoming a Surrey MBA student.

About You

Customer service and sales, along with business development or marketing experience are key to this role. You will have;

Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including excellent written EnglishExperience in presenting confidently to business or professional audiencesExperience of producing digital content in a professional contextStrong IT skills including MS Excel and Office as a minimumExperience of managing a diverse and busy workloadThe ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity

Ideally you will have worked in a Business School or Higher Education environment and have some familiarity with the MBA market.

Occasional evening and weekend working are a requirement of this role.

How to apply

Please complete our online application form and include your CV and a short covering letter outlining why you are right for this role.

For any queries about this role please contact Vicki Blamey, School Manager (Interim), Surrey Business School, (v.blamey@surrey.ac.uk).

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive 25 days annual leave, plus university closure days and bank holidays, and a great benefits package including pension and discounted membership to our world-renowned Surrey Sports Park. We operate a blended working policy with staff able to work remotely up to two days a week – depended on the requirements of the role. 

Closing Date: 02 Apr 2025

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £31,637 to £36,130 per annum