UK Student Recruitment and Events Manager

The University of Greenwich is home to a truly global community of staff and students, we have ambitions to develop our already successful Faculties into a world leading centre for innovation in teaching, research, knowledge exchange and student enterprise. 

Our philosophy of Education without Boundaries means that we are committed to supporting our academic teams to deliver the highest levels of student success, enterprise, and employment outcomes for students from all walks of life. The University enjoys high levels of student engagement and a strong team of internationally recognised staff who work in partnership with professional bodies, industry, research, and academic networks. We are equally proud of our strong network of successful Alumni. 

The University has an ambitious strategic plan for growth and anticipates continued strong performance in future recruitment cycles. As part of our ongoing strategic growth and investment in student success, we are seeking an experienced and driven UK Student Recruitment and Events Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of our student recruitment strategy. Working within the Marketing & Communications Directorate, the post holder will lead a dynamic team responsible for the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of recruitment and conversion events that inspire and engage future students.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of UK Student Recruitment, the successful candidate will oversee a team of event and recruitment specialists to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality events both on and off campus. They will ensure activity enhances the University’s reputation, supports recruitment targets, and ensures an excellent prospect and applicant experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and creative events professional with a strong understanding of student recruitment to make a significant contribution to the University’s future growth and success.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Rose Parkinson on ([email protected]) 

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on [email protected] 

The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful. 

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To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich 

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management

Closing Date: 19 Jan 2026

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £38,784 to £44,746