Student Recruitment Adviser

All Locations

Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)

All Departments

PR, Marketing and Communications

Advertising Salary

Salary from £25,249 - £26,093 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £28,031

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term

Function

Professional and Support

Closing Date

07 Jun 2026

Basis

Full Time

About the role

The Future Students Enquiry Team is at the heart of Bournemouth University’s student recruitment activity. As the first point of contact for prospective students, we play a vital role in shaping their experience and helping them feel confident in choosing BU.

We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, accurate, and personalised advice that supports individuals at one of the most important decision-making stages of their lives.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Student Recruitment Adviser who is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and supporting prospective students throughout their journey.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Respond proactively to enquiries from a diverse range of audiences
• Communicate across multiple channels, including email, phone, live chat, social media, and face-to-face interactions
• Provide clear, accurate and timely information that builds confidence and trust in BU

• Develop a strong, in-depth knowledge of BU’s courses, entry requirements and the student journey - from initial enquiry through to enrolment

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is genuinely passionate about customer service and student experience
• Has excellent communication skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Understands how high-quality customer interactions contribute to student recruitment and conversion
• Can engage confidently with a wide and diverse audience

This post is available on a full-time basis. Shift patterns are Monday-Thursday 09:00-17:00 and Friday 09:00-16:30.

Why Join Us?

At BU, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that plays a key role in helping students take the next step in their future. Your work will have a real and meaningful impact on people’s lives.

The interviews will be held on Wed 24 June 2026.

For further information and discussion, please contact the enquiry team leader by email ***email_hidden*** This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position.

About the department

Our Marketing & Communications department is made up of experts in student recruitment, design, digital, PR, market research and more, all of whom work to support BU’s strategic plan. We work with senior stakeholders to influence recruitment targets and support the university in shaping our portfolio to optimise recruitment. We embed effective internal communications activity throughout the University to ensure academic and professional services staff are well equipped and informed.

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected] .