0312-23 – Student Engagement Officer (Internal Only)

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Location: 
Aston University Main Campus
Salary: 

£28,929 to £34,314
per annum
Grade:  Grade 07
Contract Type: 
Permanent
Basis: 
Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours BST on Monday 05 June 2023
Interview Date: 
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Reference:  0312-23
Release Date:  Monday 22 May 2023

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Careers and Placements department at Aston University as Student Engagement Officer. Our employability offer and performance is an important part of the University value proposition and is a key student recruitment and attraction tool. It is also intrinsically connected to the student experience, our alumni offer and learning and teaching, as well as research and knowledge exchange. More widely it is part of the commitment Aston makes to students and graduates which transforms lives.

Reporting to the Student Engagement Manager, you are responsible for supporting the successful implementation and effective delivery of Careers and Placements student- facing communication and marketing activities, with emphasis on creative content and return on investment. The responsibilities of the role focus primarily on student engagement surrounding placements and the placement experience, and you will use your communications skills and knowledge to support students and stakeholders in this area.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about marketing, with excellent communication skills and a desire to make a difference for our students and stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to show the full range of your creativity and bring to life your ideas in this exciting and dynamic role. 

The role is based on a hybrid model of working on campus where necessary and from home otherwise and will continue this way for the foreseeable future. 

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]