Graduate Student Recruitment Assistant

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and creative graduate to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing impartial information and guidance to prospective students nationwide. As a Graduate Student Recruitment Assistant, you will play a vital role in representing the University at local and national events, delivering engaging presentations, and offering one-to-one guidance. Your voice and recent student experience will be incorporated into our activities, ensuring a relevant and accessible approach. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference and gain valuable skills in a supportive and hybrid working environment.

Please note: You must have graduated from an undergraduate degree at the University of Salford in summer 2026 to be eligible for this position.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
• Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
• Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
• Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities

Please be aware that this opportunity may close early should we receive a high volume of applications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Represent the University at recruitment events, providing guidance and support to prospective students and their supporters.
• Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and collateral, focusing on course selection and student life.
• Incorporate recent student experience and 'voice' into recruitment activities, ensuring an authentic and engaging approach.
• Manage the central inbox and organize team activities, ensuring efficient communication and resource allocation.
• Support the delivery of campus visits and subject-specific recruitment activities, collaborating with academic colleagues.
• Participate in open days, applicant events, and Confirmation and Clearing processes during the summer.
• Set up recruitment equipment at events and manage domestic travel and overnight stays as required.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, to accommodate event commitments.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive working environment, promoting diversity and collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• A University of Salford graduate with an undergraduate degree awarded in summer 2026.
• Keen understanding of the recruitment cycle and a passion for delivering impartial information and guidance.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate prospective students.
• Creative and innovative thinking, with the ability to develop relevant and accessible presentations and workshops.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively, keeping clear records.
• Flexibility to work hybrid hours, with a customer-first approach, and willingness to work on campus during peak periods.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using and manipulating data for recruitment purposes.
• A commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
• A positive and inclusive mindset, with a passion for diversity and an inclusive working environment.

About Us

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities. At Salford, you'll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

We value diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference - to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you'll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Salford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No