Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions Location: Aston University John Cadbury House Salary: £27,319 to £29,588 per annum Grade: Grade 06 Contract Type: Permanent Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 27 August 2025 Interview Date: Monday 15 September 2025 Reference: 0595-25 Release Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and well-organised individual to join the Student Recruitment and Outreach team at Aston University as an Outreach Assistant. You will play a key role in the organisation of events, representing the University at HE Fairs and conventions around the country, visiting schools/colleges in your region and developing your student recruitment strategy. This post presents an ideal opportunity for an individual with existing experience in student recruitment to further their career at a University that continues to go from strength to strength. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and a commitment to the benefits of Higher Education. Applicants must be willing to undertake extensive travel across the UK, including overnight stays and must hold a UK driving licence. What we offer Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. Dynamic working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here. Excellent training and development opportunities. A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days. Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers Great family friendly policies On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here. Experience of HE Marketing, Student Recruitment or Schools Liaison is also essential. A satisfactory DBS clearance is required for this post. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Further details: Job Details University Information Email details to a friend Apply Online The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual's lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions. 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, 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 We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles. If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk