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Role
Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) opened to our first cohort of 108 pioneer students in September 2020. Our vision for KMMS is to create a new medical school for Kent and Medway that becomes a beacon for first-class medical education and research.
The Student Recruitment and Event Officer will support the Marketing, Outreach and Engagement Manager to deliver a wide range of internal and external events to ensure that KMMS successfully recruits students from across the UK and internationally, with a particular focus on attracting students traditionally less well represented in medicine.
Duties and responsibilities
- Programme manage and deliver a complex interview event for 550 students as part of the competitive entry cycle to study medicine at KMMS. To run in January 2025.
- Oversee the co-ordination and execution of the annual Multi-station Mini Interviews (MMIs), including both in-person (home) and virtual (international). This involves managing the events team, ensuring smooth delivery, and overseeing evaluation processes.
- Coordinate communications and scheduling for external volunteers supporting the MMIs, including NHS partners and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with external teams to establish clear communications with MMI candidates.
- Manage and maintain the MMI email account, ensuring timely responses and efficient handling of inquiries.
- Utilise the RISR system to set up and manage exams, including uploading candidate data and interview resources.
- Liaise with various internal departments (IT, Housekeeping, Room Bookings, Catering) to ensure all logistical aspects of the MMIs are in place.
- Provide training materials and resources to staff members volunteering for the MMIs, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles.
Skills and experience
- GCSES and A Levels or equivalent
- Understanding of Higher Education recruitment, the student experience and understanding of current issues surrounding undergraduate students.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including experience of delivering effective presentations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Good IT skills and experience of using databases and spreadsheets regularly.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
