Deputy Head of UK Student Recruitment

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work at a world leading specialist art and design University, with ambitious growth targets across subjects and study levels. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, with a track record of success and a commitment to providing excellent in-person and digital student recruitment activity.

You will collaborate with the Head of UK Student Recruitment to create and implement a data-driven UK recruitment strategy aligned with UAL’s recruitment objectives. You will identify opportunities for expanding UAL’s relationships with schools, colleges and external partners. You will work colleagues from across the University to ensure that UAL meets its commitment to social purpose.

The successful candidate will drive excellence in operational delivery, managing a demanding recruitment visit activity schedule, including events like HE fairs, PG Exhibitions, UCAS conventions and school visits.

You’ll lead a dedicated team of five Student Recruitment Officers responsible for regional recruitment, relationship management, and internal visits from partner institutions. You will collaborate across departments and ensure that all recruitment activities are data-driven, effective, and aligned with the institution’s goals.

Your profile

Are you an experienced student recruitment professional, looking for a new opportunity managing an ambitious, high performing and collaborative team?

We would like to review applications from candidates, with a track record of team management, achievement of ambitious student recruitment objectives and good understanding of the factors and policy affecting the UK market across study levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with skilled colleagues across a broad range of departments and disciplines at Europe’s largest specialist art and design institution.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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