The role will have a focus on Graduate Outcomes, providing data and communications to recent graduates, early years alumni and established alum. We are ideally looking for a recent graduate, interested in data collection, communications and outreach. 

The ideal candidate should have an understanding of the Middlesex 2031 strategy where we focus on building a partnership with our alumni. We would like the candidate to be someone who feels a strong sense of belonging to Middlesex, and is able to encourage our finalists to maintain a relationship both within the local community and Middlesex after they finish their studies.

If you wish to discuss the job in further detail please contact Claire Yates Wedge, Careers and Employability Service Manager, by email on c.yates@mdx.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 20 Oct 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: £29,417 per annum
Fixed Term - 18 months

The role of the UK Recruitment and Outreach Co-ordinator is key in supporting our dedicated team to deliver a portfolio of experiential activities and initiatives for prospective students. Making higher education more accessible to our community is part of who we are at Middlesex University’s DNA. We work with local students and deliver activities that support students in developing their aspirations, attitudes and academic attainment. The co-ordinator will help with organise outreach activities with local schools as well as supporting the delivery with students. We are looking for someone who enjoys engaging with young people and who can communicate enthusiastically with potential students, as well as their advisors, parents and carers about all that the University has to offer. You will be one of several co-ordinators critical to both the organisation and the delivery of recruitment and outreach activities.

This role has been opened up at a time of team expansion and presents significant development opportunities. It would be an advantage if you have working knowledge of the UK education system including an awareness of current recruitment and access challenges facing the UK Higher Education sector. You’ll be a team player who is also able to use your own initiative to achieve results and with excellent attention to detail. We are looking for different combinations of the above skills and experience from successful candidates and are open to genuinely supporting the development of new team members. Middlesex will offer you a platform to develop a broad portfolio of recruitment and outreach experience plus opportunities to support key marketing activities and develop commercial acumen. 

A week in the life of the post holder; a busy week for the UK Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator could see the post holder support an academic taster day for Y13s on campus. This could include liaising with the school before the visit, the supervision of Student Ambassadors who are supporting on the day, managing the logistics of the day around registration, scheduling, catering and transport and troubleshooting any issues that arise. Later that week, the role could see you participating in an event on our campus, raising awareness of our postgraduate courses to our own undergraduate students. Later, you could be supporting a group of Year 10s in a local school with an assembly talk describing university life. Your week could end with a planning session with the rest of the team around ideas for the development of new activities. Tasks will be varied and will support the whole team in their work with prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students and those underrepresented in higher education. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service certificate. You are therefore required to disclose details of any criminal record. ALL criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, even if they would otherwise be regarded as spent under this Act must be disclosed, as well as any other information that may have a bearing on your suitability for the post, including pending prosecutions. 

The University will apply for a DBS certificate before your appointment is confirmed. 

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lucia Byrne, UK Recruitment and Outreach Manager at l.byrne@mdx.ac.uk

Closing Date: 21 Oct 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: £33,125 per annum
Fixed Term - 12 months

Reporting to the Placement and Opportunities Manager, you will play a pivotal role in expanding access to international experiences, ensuring students from all backgrounds can benefit from opportunities that enhance their academic success, personal development and graduate outcomes. The role will lead the University's mobility programmes, short-term international opportunities, virtual exchanges, international work placements, summer schools and global partnerships. 

You will oversee the full student journey, from recruitment and selection through to funding, risk management, welfare support and programme evaluation, ensuring an excellent and inclusive student experience. Working closely with academic colleagues, professional services teams and international partners, you will drive growth in participation, particularly amongst widening participation groups, while ensuring compliance with funding, regulatory and governance requirements. 

We are looking for an experienced individual with a strong track record in international mobility, student opportunities, partnerships or related higher education programmes. You will bring excellent stakeholder management skills, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and the ability to use data and insight to drive continuous improvement and impact. 

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of global experiences at Middlesex and help ensure more students can develop the skills, confidence and international outlook needed to thrive in a global graduate labour market. 

Why Join Us?

• Lead a strategically important area of student success and internationalisation.
• Manage flagship programmes including the Turing Scheme
• Shape opportunities that improve graduate outcomes and social mobility. 
• Work within a diverse, inclusive and globally connected university community. 
• Benefit from generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements and a wide range of staff benefits

For further information about the role please contact Jack Tims, Head of Careers and Futures, via email at j.tims@mdx.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 12 Oct 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: £43,811 per annum
Permanent

The role - As a Public Relations (PR) & Faculty Communications Officer, you will act as a strategic business partner to MDX Studios in the Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries, delivering engaging, creative and high-quality written content. Our arrangements for Faculty support are reviewed periodically in line with the team's needs. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the University’s brand and reputation by developing compelling editorial features, media articles and digital-first content that showcases our academic excellence, research impact, student experience and societal contribution which reflects our ongoing shift towards a digital PR approach. 

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience working in a busy press office or as a journalist. We’re looking for a skilled writer and storyteller with a passion for higher education, media relations and digital engagement. Given the Faculty, a background in Creative Industries PR/communication would be particularly welcome. 

Who we're looking for -  You're a skilled writer with strong news instincts and proven experience in PR, journalism, or corporate communications. You understand what makes a story compelling and how to adapt it for different platforms and audiences. You're confident advising senior leaders, able to manage competing priorities, and genuinely excited about using communications to drive positive change. Most importantly, you believe in what we do and want to help us demonstrate how we're making a difference at Middlesex. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment. 

For further information, please contact Franca Tranza, Senior PR & Communications Manager,  f.tranza@mdx.ac.uk

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: £37,357 per annum
Permanent