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Student Advisor


Company : Planet Education Networks


Location : London, London


Created : 2025-06-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Company: Go UniWayAre you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.Job Title: Student AdvisorReports to: Marketing and Outreach ManagerPlace of Work: Go Uni Way, Moorfoot House, Meridian Gate, 221 Marsh Wall, London, England, E14 9FJ (on-site)Salary: 10,200 per annum (2 Working Days Per Week-16 Hours)Student Advisor Role Purpose:As an external service provider working in collaboration with universities and colleges, the Student Advisor will deliver tailored support services designed to connect prospective domestic students, especially from underrepresented communities, with higher education opportunities at UK universities & colleges.This role is essential in driving awareness, engagement, and applications through outreach, advisory services, and collaborative event facilitation, aligning with the institutions goals for widening participation and improving access to higher education.With our unwavering commitment to students, the role will be tied to a set of student milestone outcome indicators, which will determine eligibility for market-related supplements.Key Responsibilities:1. Targeted Outreach & MarketingPlan and deliver campaigns to engage hard-to-reach and underrepresented communities.Promote the institutions programmes and opportunities through local events, community channels, partnerships, and digital media.Provide marketing feedback and strategic insights based on outreach results and community engagement.2. Open Day FacilitationCoordinate and promote institutions-hosted open days.Drive and manage bookings from prospective applicants.Support students in preparing for meaningful engagement at events.3. Enquiry and Application SupportOffer personalised enquiry services to prospective students.Provide impartial guidance on higher education options and pathways, including admission process, institution programmes, access routes, and progression opportunities.Support initial access to the institutions application platforms.4. Enrolment NavigationAssist successful applicants in completing enrolment documentation and onboarding steps.Provide signed applicant declarations to confirm independent decision-making.5. Post-Enrolment Advisory & ReferralRefer enrolled students to the institutions academic, well-being, and support services as needed.Share recurring themes or concerns from student feedback to the institution for improvement planning.6. Community Intelligence & ReportingGather and report insights from outreach activities and applicant interactions.Identify trends, barriers, and opportunities to improve outreach and participation strategies.7. Other responsibilitiesIncreased attendance from underrepresented groups at institutional events.Improved quality of applicant engagement and readiness.Enhanced reporting and feedback to inform the institutions outreach and marketing strategy.Strengthened alignment with the institutions access and participation goals.Person Specification:Essential Skills and Experience:Experience in outreach, student engagement, or education advisory roles.Strong understanding of the UK higher education landscape, including application and admissions processes.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse communities and individuals.Strong administrative and organisational abilities to do outreach and marketing activities.Desirable:Knowledge of the institutions programme offerings and strategic objectives.Familiarity with student finance and academic policy guidance.Benefits:Annual leave (5.6 weeks) + bank holidays.Workplace pension scheme.Company Sick PolicyStatutory maternity/paternity pays.Career development opportunitiesTraining and self-development opportunities.Gym membership discountsRetail discount schemesCinema discountsGrocery discountsCycle to workInvesting and savings opportunitiesFinancial wellbeing personal debt advise.Financial wellbeing educationMy Mind Pal (mental fitness)