Cardiff Metropolitan University
Student Recruitment Officer, Welsh Medium
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At Cardiff Met, we bring people together to create opportunity. We deliver communications, brand, marketing and student recruitment activities that ensures a clear and consistent approach, aligned to the University’s values, behaviours and strategic objectives. We are a forward thinking, innovative and creative team, committed to developing our people, and maximising the impact of everything we do.
As part of our Marketing, Communications & Student Relationship team, you’ll help shape how we connect with future students; locally, nationally and internationally. You’ll play an active role in delivering student recruitment activity that supports our strategic aims, objectives and student recruitment targets.
You’ll Make a Difference By
- Creating and building meaningful relationships with feeder schools and colleges within your region, helping to grow applications to the University.
- Designing and delivering engaging, creative presentations that bring higher education to life to a range of audiences.
- Contributing to and shaping our annual communications plan, including developing compelling digital content and newsletters that tell our story.
- Designing, organising and delivering recruitment events that are welcoming, inclusive and memorable.
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This is a fixed term contract until September 2027. The role is primarily campus and field-based, requiring regular travel across the UK.
What You'll Bring
You'll be able to communicate fluently in Welsh, with knowledge of the Higher Education application process (UCAS) including available study routes, support for applicants, and Cardiff Met’s programme portfolio. You'll bring relevant experience in marketing or engagement-focused roles and be comfortable working independently while confidently connecting with a wide range of audiences. Additionally, you’ll bring:
- Experience of delivering effective presentations to groups of varying sizes,
- The ability to design and build e-newsletters,
- Good digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office packages,
- A full driving licence.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
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We Offer Excellent Benefits Such As
- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
- Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact Us
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Katie Marshall-Gamston, Student Recruitment Manager, kgamston@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
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