The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

The Global Conversion & Marketing Officer provides practical support to international applicant conversion activity for the University of Portsmouth London campus through the delivery of agreed communications and engagement tasks. This is a largely standalone post, splitting time between our campus’ in Portsmouth and London, while remaining aligned to centrally agreed priorities and procedures.

The role focuses on carrying out operational activities to support applicant engagement and decision making, including implementing conversion communications in line with established plans and timelines, coordinating student ambassador activity during busy periods, and supporting the delivery of conversion and pre departure events. The postholder works with a high degree of day to day autonomy, exercising judgement and discretion to organise workload, determine appropriate responses to applicant enquiries and efficiently handling complex, sensitive, and/or policy related issues professionally and accurately.

The role is service focused and contributes to a positive applicant experience through accurate, timely, and well organised delivery of defined activities. While working with limited supervision due to the standalone nature of the post, activities are undertaken within established processes, with objectives, priorities, and escalation routes clearly defined.

Successful candidates may be expected to be on campus full time during the initial induction period. Hybrid working may be available following this initial period and can be discussed at interview

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 09 July 2026

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Bharat Sakhuja (Head of International Student Recruitment) at bharat.ambroz-sakhuja@port.ac.uk

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

Salary Information:

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.