Lancaster University
Student Recruitment Assistant - 0642-26
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Student Recruitment Assistant
UK Student Recruitment & Widening Participation
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £26,093 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)
Closing Date: Friday 21 August 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Reference: 0642-26
About the Role
The UK Student Recruitment team, based within the University’s External Relations division, is responsible for attracting and encouraging applications to Lancaster University from across the UK for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
The team is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated graduate for the role of Student Recruitment Assistant. Working as part of our established and friendly UK student recruitment team you will support activities promoting the University and higher education to prospective students, across the UK.
You will:
- Attend school and college careers events
- Deliver talks and presentations
- Represent the university at larger higher education exhibitions across the country, travelling individually and on occasions with colleagues or student ambassadors
You will be confident communicating with a variety of audiences on the UK higher education system and the benefits of studying at Lancaster. The role will also involve administrative and project-based work supporting the day-to-day operation of the UK student recruitment team.
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Please note, this role will require, throughout certain times of the year, periods of travel around the UK attending events; working outside office hours and working occasional weekends.
The role is an exciting first step in a career in student recruitment and higher education. You will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from our Lancaster campus, though flexible arrangements may be considered. The role is offered on a blended work schedule with both on-campus and home working and on a fixed term basis until March 2027.
We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic people for this role in order to increase our staff diversity in this part of the University.
This role requires an enhanced DBS/enhanced DBS with barred list check. Please note we will therefore be asking you to complete an enhanced DBS with barred list as part of the recruitment process for this role.
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About Lancaster University
Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.
Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.
The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.
We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.
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