Student Recruitment & Widening Participation Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading specialist institutions and be part of the team who implement of our student recruitment and widening participation activities within the UK and internationally. 

The role will support the planning, delivery and review of a range of inspiring events/interventions; all of which are important vehicles in supporting progression to the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) degree pathways. This post holder will require commitment, imagination and drive to join a small, close-knit team that is committed to providing world-class student recruitment and widening participation activities.

The post holder will be a first point of contact for prospective students and their supporters; so experience within a customer facing role is essential, as well as having the ability to prioritise one’s own workload and be able to work both independently/part of a team. Responsibilities are varied and as such will also require a process driven yet adaptable, pro-active and forward-thinking approach with excellent organisational skills.

The post holder will work at local, regional and national levels, is based at the RVC’s Camden Campus, but also involves regular work with staff and students at the RVC’s Hawkshead Campus, and activities off site at community, school and public events.

RVC employees receive a wide range of benefits, including the opportunity to work in a creative, dynamic and exciting environment.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

•    Competitive and attractive pension package

•    Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days)

•    A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave

•    On site café and restaurant

•    Free membership to gym facilities at Camden and the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site at             Hawkshead (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)

•    Cycle to work scheme

Any questions please contact Chris Hobson (chobson@rvc.ac.uk / +442074681257).

For further information and to apply on-line please visit our website: www.rvc.ac.uk

Meet the Director of External Relations: Before appointing any role, the shortlisted candidate will be invited to return to the RVC to meet the Director of External Relations.

Closing Date: 21 Apr 2025

Reporting Unit: Professional Services

Salary: £31,489 to £34,824 Per Annum Including London Weighting Permanent / Full Time