Undergraduate Recruitment Officer (0273-25) - Derby, DE22 1GBAbout the UniversityWe have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.About the College/DepartmentOur External Relations team is responsible for promoting and raising awareness of our University’s brand in the UK and overseas. From creating all messaging and content for external campaigns and our website, to social media, and managing events – ours is a highly complex and expert marketing, PR and Internal Comms environment, key to making the University shine. About the RoleWe are looking for an Undergraduate Recruitment Officer to join our award-winning External Relations department. As part of this exciting and varied role, you will work closely with colleagues across the department and wider university to develop and deliver engaging and impactful marketing campaigns to support student recruitment and the University’s wider strategic objectives. Working as part of the Recruitment team, you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of promotional marketing activity to attract and inspire prospective students, parents and influencers to chose to study at the University of Derby. Campaign activity includes email comms, SMS, direct mail and paid advertising.You will work collaboratively with Content, Digital and Design teams to create promotional assets and content for a variety of platforms, as well as promoting and delivering on campus and digital events with Schools and Colleges Liaison and College Marketing teams.About YouWe are seeking a candidate with a relevant first-degree qualification or substantial equivalent experience, supported by a strong track record in planning, delivering and evaluating marketing and recruitment activities to deliver creative marketing campaigns, recruitment and conversion activity to a high standard and evaluating performance results. You will bring proven success in using insights, evaluation and CRM systems to inform decisions and drive conversion. Creativity, innovation and excellent attention to detail are essential, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. You will be confident engaging senior stakeholders and able to convey complex information clearly to a range of audiences. You will be a go-getter, able to work well independently, and as part of the team, with an appetite to take on new challenges and drive forward the collective impact of the department.BenefitsGenerous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Local Government Pension SchemeSuite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailersDiscounted onsite gymCycle to Work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional developmentKey ContactFor further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jo Lord, Head of Undergraduate Recruitment via j.lord@derby.ac.uk For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.ukImportant InformationThe University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Please visit our website for more information.The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here. Closing Date: 05 Mar 2026 Area: Operational Support Salary: £32,260 to £36,251 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,689 per annum)