Head of Access & Participation and Student Recruitment

The Head of Access & Participation and Student Recruitment is responsible for managing and enhancing Fourth Monkey’s established accessibility and inclusion initiatives and recruitment goals; providing quality assurance and strong leadership throughout the process from first engagement to student enrolment, whilst developing and enhancing collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders and partners along the way.
This is a senior role within the organisation and the successful candidate will be a member of the leadership team, demonstrating previous experience in a comparable management role within an academic and/or arts-based setting.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• Degree in education, business administration, or related field

• Proven experience in educational or arts management, preferably in similar role

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

• Sound knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure scenarios

• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards in the higher education sector

• Demonstratable experience of significant budget management and planning sustainably for the future

• The ability to think and act strategically and to work both consultatively and at pace where required

• Demonstratable ability to get results through consensus across a wide range of stakeholders

• A proven track record of developing and translating strategic plans and decisions into operational practice

• Commitment to promoting positivity, equity and inclusion within the school community

SKILLS

REQUIRED

• Understanding of data privacy standards; deep understanding of business principles and practices

• Attention to detail

• Organisational skills; planning skills; analytical skills; critical thinking skills

• Computer skills

• Multi-tasking abilities

• Integrity, honesty

DESIRABLE

• Awareness and experience of pastoral and welfare support or training in an educational setting is desirable

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

REQUIRED

• An awareness of Higher Education learning / arts training environments

• An understanding of Higher Education procedures, data processing and reporting

DESIRABLE

• An understanding of, and interest in, the work of Fourth Monkey

PERSONAL QUALITIES

REQUIRED

• Well-motivated, target-orientated and results driven

• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work as part of a small team and on one’s own initiative

• Flexibility within a changing environment In return we offer a competitive salary, incentives, rewards, benefits and access to a cycle to work scheme and subsidised health and wellbeing support for all staff after stipulated period of employment.