• Job Description

  Req#: 3458192

  Outreach Manager

  £55000 - £60000 Plus excellent benefits

  Hybrid working with base from our Coventry Office or one of our Study Centres

  Perm / Full Time

  Click here for the full job description

  The Opportunity:

  At Arden University, we pride ourselves on being true innovators, disruptors and pioneers, our focus is to promote life-long learning and ensure that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. We are currently recruiting an Outreach Manager to join our Business Development team here at Arden.

  • Strategic Outreach Development: Develop and execute an outreach strategy to enhance brand visibility, student recruitment, and community engagement. Innovate and implement strategies to establish new pathways into higher education.
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management: Cultivate and sustain relationships with schools, colleges, and educational partners to advocate for Arden University's programs and attract potential students. Ensure tailored projects, systems, and communications align with outreach goals.
  • Continuous Monitoring and Adaptation: Stay informed about developments in the pre-entry educational landscape, outreach innovation, technology, and legislative changes. Lead proactive measures to respond effectively, aligning outreach efforts with dynamic changes.
  • Team Leadership: Lead a team of outreach coordinators and representatives, providing guidance, support, and performance management.
  • Representation and Networking: Identify and attend relevant events, conferences, and exhibitions to represent Arden University. Network with potential students and partners.
  • Collaborative Campaign Development: Work closely with Marketing and Admissions Teams to create targeted campaigns and materials for outreach activities.
  • Educational Presentations and Workshops: Coordinate and deliver engaging presentations and workshops to schools, colleges, and community organisations, showcasing the benefits and opportunities offered by Arden University.
  • Data-Driven Evaluation: Monitor and analyse outreach activities, evaluating their effectiveness and making data-driven recommendations for improvement.
  • Supporting Recruitment Strategy: Support and contribute to the implementation of a robust UK student recruitment and outreach strategy.
  • Target Achievement: Ensure all departmental and organizational targets are met by aligning outreach strategies with the university's goals and objectives.
  • Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and safeguarding guidelines in all outreach activities, maintaining a strong knowledge of external and university policies.
  • Innovative Program Delivery: Oversee the delivery and development of a high-quality and innovative physical and digital outreach program to maximise attainment, enrolments, and successful transitions.

  About You:

  We would like to hear from applicants who have:

  Essential

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Proven experience in outreach or related roles, preferably in the higher education sector.
  • Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
  • Strategic thinking and ability to develop and execute effective outreach plans.
  • Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
  • Knowledge of current recruitment and access challenges facing the UK Higher Education sector.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and be a team player.
  • Experience of managing a team of people.
  • Adaptable, flexible, and resourceful in work.
  • Proven ability to motivate and relate successfully to prospective students.
  • Willingness to travel to various locations in greater London and the wider UK.

  Desirable:

  • An Interest in/relevant experience working in the Higher Education sector is advantageous.

  Why Arden:

  At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

  • 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
  • A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
  • PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)
  • Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
  • Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
  • Plus, other competitive benefits !

  Arden’s values:

  Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

  There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. For the full job description, click here , or to start your journey with us, click apply!
  
  Closing Date - Sunday 14th January 2024

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
  

  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we recognise, and studies confirm, that often underrepresented candidates in the work place are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet all skills and experience of the position. At Arden we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, therefore we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

  So, if you want to be part of Arden and our journey, but you feel that you’re missing some of the skills or experience the role requires, then we encourage you to apply anyway as you may make a great candidate for this role or others!

• About the company

  Arden University is a private, for-profit teaching university in the United Kingdom.

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