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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Directorate of Future Students: Marketing &Communications are seeking to appoint a motivated, customer-focused and organised individual to the position of Enquiries Assistant, on a part-time basis for a period of 6 months. Working within our Enquiries Team, you will be responsible for providing detailed information and guidance to prospective GCU students on a broad range of topics, ensuring that a professional and customer-focused enquiry response service is provided at all times.

Our Enquiries Team provide useful information and helpful advice to prospective GCU students contacting us via phone, email, web form, live chat, social media and face to face. We always aim for our interactions with prospective students to provide a positive impression of GCU, by demonstrating a helpful, informative, and efficient service, focused on the customer and finding a positive solution for them.

Educated to HND level or equivalent relevant experience, you will be able to work within a fast-paced customer service environment often to tight deadlines whilst still ensuring that all information provided is professional, accurate and helpful. You will also be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills to provide a positive first impression and effectively build a rapport with our prospective students.

Ideally, the successful candidate would be available to work on a Tuesday and a Friday to support the needs of the department and team however, as a minimum, either a Tuesday or a Friday with another day would suffice. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact David Mackinnon, Enquiries Manager david.mackinnon@gcu.ac.uk

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success .

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

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Enquiries Assistant (0.4FTE/FTC 6 months)