About the Role:
Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing Division
Student Recruitment Team
Higher Education Adviser
Ref: ALC1686
Starting salary from £31,236 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £37,674 per annum.
Do you enjoy meeting new people?
Could you see yourself promoting Higher Education within schools and colleges?
If so, we have the ideal opportunity for you!
We are looking for a Higher Education Adviser to join our student recruitment team, who are responsible for promotion of the University and encouraging students across the UK to consider studying at UEA. This role is based remotely, with visits to the campus and regular travel to key recruitment areas, with a focus on schools and colleges in Suffolk, Essex and some parts of Hertfordshire.
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a keen interest in working with sixth form students to encourage them to consider UEA. You will work predominantly with schools and colleges in East Anglia, as well as supporting events in other areas of the country.
Other primary duties will be to represent and promote the University at Higher Education exhibitions which take place across the UK, liaise with academic colleagues at the university and gain experience in project management.
You will be able to demonstrate motivation for the role, evidence for the skills outlined in the person specification and have a real commitment and passion for HE. The role is based in a dynamic, motivated team, and will give you the opportunity to develop new skills and gain new experience.
This full-time post is available from 1 February 2027 on a fixed-term basis for up to 12 months.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 16 November 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
Further Information
For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Lindsey Green via Lindsey.green@uea.ac.uk
