Vacancies at University of Warwick

About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Sandrine Larpent-Maggs (Acting Assistant Business Development Manager) at [email protected]

We are looking for a talented Recruitment Coordinator to join our vibrant Recruitment & Business Development team supporting the business development activity for attracting candidates to our MBA programmes.

In this busy and varied role, you will be responsible for providing consistent and high-quality administrative support for courses and processes within our MBA portfolio. This will involve acting as the first point of contact for a range of enquirers and maintaining accurate records through the candidate lifecycle from initial enquiry to enrolment. You will assist with the organization of recruitment and business development events, such as fairs, webinars, and open events. As part of a proactive and busy team, this is your opportunity to get fully involved with delivering a high-quality and trusted business development service.

Flexible Working 

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

About You  

• You will have experience of delivering excellent customer service through effective teamworking and be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a matrix organizational context. Evidence of well-developed administration skills and a high level of IT literacy will be required, as will the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and with attention to detail. You will be at ease working in a changing environment and demonstrate the flexibility to be involved in a number of operational support activities at a time. Experience of providing administrative support to activities that support student recruitment would be advantageous.

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About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Kat Beauchamp Communications Manager (Media Relations) at [email protected]

Responsible for a wide range of communications activities for the University to promote our world-leading research, through the delivery of high-quality content in digital, broadcast and print media. This role requires a skilled communications officer with experience of pitching stories to the media.

The role will lead on specific strategic communication projects and will also act as the communications advisor on a number of key workstreams, including, but not limited to, social sciences research, STEM related content and research and information from the School of Life Sciences, Warwick Institute of Employment Research and Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies. You will need to be a confident communicator as building relationships with internal and external stakeholders is a key part of this role.

About You  

• To plan and deliver highly effective external proactive communications, including through research and education, with target audiences globally through digital, broadcast, and print media.
• You will proactively develop and implement creative media relations plans in line with institutional priorities, including establishing objectives, messaging, understanding of audience, understanding of context, use of appropriate channels, and mechanisms to evaluate outcomes. You also will undertake horizon-scanning to identify content creation and news distribution opportunities.
• This will entail producing media relations content to maximise audience engagement. Content will include, but not be limited to: press releases, media packs, broadcast opportunities, feature writing, and digital assets. You will produce this yourself or in collaboration with the wider team and/or external agencies.
• Work with academic departments and the leadership team to understand their priorities and coordinate media relations content in alignment with the University’s communications strategy.
• Provide support to departments to enable them to tell their stories in creative and engaging ways. Advise academics and professionals on media relations good practice, broadcast skills, brand guidelines, and institutional narrative to ensure consistency of messaging.
• Lead on or contribute to specific communications projects and campaigns to support key strategic objectives, motivating and developing cross-functional teams to deliver results.
• Actively supporting institutional preparedness for effective crisis communications via an out of hours rota. Evaluating performance, tracking progress against KPIs and delivering communication analytics reports to key stakeholders internally where required. Development and maintenance of relationships with journalists and news outlets relevant and valuable to the University and allocated portfolio departments.
• Working in a cross-functional team across MCI, proactively contributing to and shaping marketing and communications projects and campaigns to support strategic objectives using an assigned budget and motivating and developing teams to deliver results.

Operational

• The post holder will take direction from the management team but will be expected to manage their own work and priorities and act independently to clear parameters, updating and calling for advice/support when needed.

Communication

• The post holder will need to persuade journalists to engage with the University’s stories and academic expertise. Internally, the post holder will need to be able to influence colleagues and staff on media relations approaches and to help individuals to prepare for effective media engagement.

Other information

• The post holder will need to be available to support early morning filming and interviews as well as weekend filming and interviews on an occasional basis. This responsibility is shared across the team. Post holder will be expected to be part of an on-call rota for weekend/evenings cover.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department  

• This role sits within the Corporate Communications team. The Corporate Communications team is responsible for promoting and protecting the reputation of the University of Warwick, and our brand. The team elevates and amplifies our research, education, achievements and impact – whether that’s internally to our staff, or to a global audience. Comprised of media, communications, digital and marketing experts, it is an exciting team to be a part of.
• The Corporate Communications team sits within the wider Marketing, Communications, Insight & Student Recruitment team. The team carefully communicates important messages around our excellent education and research, and innovative partnerships.
• The team provides expertise in campaign creation, multi-channel communications, market research, web development, and more. This broad base of professional skills and knowledge ensures the University is represented through compelling, creative, and consistent messaging and content, always keeping our varied audiences in mind.

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About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact James Brewitt (Business Operations and Systems Manager) at [email protected].

The Customer Experience Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the student accommodation journey at Warwick, overseeing the experience from initial enquiry through to arrival across approximately 7,000 beds.

Working within Warwick Accommodation and in collaboration with multiple University departments, this role focuses on delivering innovative solutions, continuous improvements, and best practices to ensure a consistently positive experience for all customers.

Key responsibilities include managing customer experience projects, leading communication strategies, improving digital platforms, and driving engagement initiatives such as live chats and induction activities.

A significant aspect of the role involves representing Warwick Accommodation at University Open Days, delivering presentations and engaging with prospective students and their families to showcase our services. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual to influence strategic improvements and champion excellence in customer experience within a dynamic, student-focused environment.

This role is 36.5 hours per week and you will be contracted to work 5 days over 7 including weekends throughout the year based on business needs.

About You  

• You will be an organised and proactive individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• A successful candidate will have experience managing and improving digital platforms, delivering impactful communications via CRM systems, and presenting to large audiences.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential, alongside proficiency in MS Office and attention to detail.
• You’ll be comfortable working independently under pressure, prioritising initiatives, and driving continuous improvement. Ideally, you’ll bring sector insight, creativity, and a passion for enhancing the student experience, with the ability to influence and implement change effectively.

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About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Adrian Seymour (Technical and Building Services Manager) at [email protected]

Up to two Apprentice Technician roles available to start September 2026, working towards a Level 4 qualification over a four-year period.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a well established university department through our four-year modern Technical Apprenticeship Programme. As part of the School’s Technical Services team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting academics, students and our leading research projects.

The Apprenticeship is a Level 4 four year programme to become an Engineering Manufacturing Technician. Our anticipated apprenticeship provider is Warwickshire College. This apprenticeship combines academic progression with hands-on experience, with you being paid while you learn. You'll gain practical skills and in-depth knowledge by working with an experienced technical team and becoming part of a newly established apprentice community.

These apprenticeships are full time (36.5hrs a week), comprising three days working on site on the University campus in Coventry, and two days of attendance – one practical and one theory - at Warwickshire College in Rugby and Leamington Spa. You will need to be able to travel to these sites independently in time to commence work from 8am and timetabled college sessions.

About You  

We’re looking for individuals who have a combination of technical and softer skills. You will:

• Have a genuine interest in engineering and technology, with some hands-on experience (formal or informal) in areas like mechanical work, electronics, or similar technical projects.
• Are curious to understand how things work, with a logical mind that enjoys problem-solving.
• Have a proactive approach to learning, demonstrating initiative and willingness to develop new knowledge and skills.
• Work well with others, are team players and customer focused.
• Can follow instructions and guidelines, and deliver work independently.
• Are confident to ask questions and seek feedback to enhance learning.