Faculty Spokes

Three Faculty Spoke Teams were introduced in February 2023 and are in a ‘proof-of-concept’ period. The teams are part of MRAO (Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Outreach). MRAO is part of External Relations*.

Broadly, the Spoke Teams objectives are to:

• Strengthen the links between central teams and Faculties/Departments/Schools and facilitate more joined-up support for academic departments
• Support the institution in being more strategic in terms of number planning, in-cycle monitoring and portfolio development
• Enhance subject-level marketing and recruitment activity
• Be more effective and efficient in attracting, retaining and converting students throughout the whole of the applicant student journey, from initial awareness to the point of enrolment
• Ultimately, help Faculties meet their student number targets

We work very closely with Faculties/Departments/Schools and PSS colleagues to meet these aims. 

*External Relations comprises: 

• MRAO
• International Recruitment, Mobility and Partnerships
• The Communications Team 
• The Office for Philanthropy and Partnerships (OPPA)