The University of Kent · Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS)

Student Recruitment and Events Officer

Canterbury · Hybrid Permanent Full-time £32,080–£35,608 / year
Closes today
On 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South-East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community, identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

KMMS are seeking a Student Recruitment and Events Officer to deliver a wide range of internal and external events to ensure that KMMS successfully recruits students from across the UK and internationally.

You will be responsible for the applicant journey from their first contact with KMMS until they arrive. You will develop, co-ordinate, and evaluate appropriate targeted recruitment activities to deliver on the school's marketing and recruitment strategy. You will attend and deliver a range of recruitment activities in the UK, and will be responsible for delivering a number of high-profile recruitment events including KMMS Open Days and Offer Holder Days.

Responsibilities include:

- Acting as an ambassador for KMMS, promoting the institution to prospective students at recruitment events in the UK
- Delivering post-16 activities to schools and colleges (virtual or in-person), promoting medicine as a career option and attending events such as UCAS fairs and school and college higher education fairs
- Taking ownership of information about KMMS in the prospectus, and on KMMS, Kent, CCCU and external websites, ensuring information is correct and updated

What you will bring to the role:

- An understanding of Higher Education recruitment (medical school recruitment is desirable), the student experience, including an understanding of current issues surrounding undergraduate students, especially funding and recruitment
- Knowledge and understanding of recruitment ideally gained in the Higher Education sector
- A track record of delivering effective presentations, in addition to other HE Fair activities and recruitment activities

What we offer in return:

- Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
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Job details
Reference
KMMS-130-26-R
Category
Administrative
Posted
25 Sep 2026

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