B2M125-25-R - Recruitment Officer (London)

University of Staffordshire Business Engagement; England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Recruitment Officer for their London campus to drive student applications from schools across Southern England. The successful candidate will engage with designated colleges and schools, organizing events and delivering talks to prospective students. This role requires excellent networking skills, experience in account management, and flexibility to travel. A passion for higher education is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management and engaging with educational institutions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Confidence in public speaking and delivering workshops.

Responsibilities

• Engage with schools and colleges to drive applications.
• Deliver recruitment and engagement plans.
• Plan and organize events for targeted accounts.
• Manage schools and colleges within designated region.
• Maintain CRM activity and lead generation.

Skills

Networking skills

Account management experience

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Officer (London) – Business to Markets

Location: Staffordshire University London

Salary: £33,482 to £38,249 Per Annum (Plus £3,680.26 London Weighting Allowance) – Permanent, Full time

Release Date: Thursday 18 September 2025

Closing Date: Thursday 02 October 2025

Reference: B2M125-25-R

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Student Recruitment team at our London campus in our Business to Markets function. The Recruitment Officer plays a vital role in the delivery of our ambitious student recruitment strategy and will be responsible for driving applications and enrolments from schools and colleges across the South of the country. Each Recruitment Officer has a designated set of schools and colleges to engage with, so experience in account management is vital, along with the confidence to deliver talks and workshops to students aged predominately 16-19 years old.

You will need to be highly organised and self-motivated, and have the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Our Recruitment Officers are expected to have strong networking skills, work to targets and KPIs, can manage data and have a clear understanding of the recruitment cycle. A passion for higher education and a high level of professionalism, you will be motivated by impact, whether that’s developing a new pathway with a college, organising a campus visit for a school or analysing application trends in your area.

Please note that this role involves extensive travel across the country, some overnight stays and occasional weekend work, so the ability to work flexibly and travel is essential. The region for this role includes schools and colleges in Central London, East Kent, Surrey, Exeter, Essex, Suffolk and Luton. We offer hybrid working and the office location is based at Here East, Stratford, London.

Main Responsibilities

• To deliver against the university’s recruitment strategy through engagement with targeted schools and colleges to drive applications and enrolments
• Responsible for delivering student recruitment and engagement plans for your designated accounts, working closely with the Recruitment Manager and academics
• Plan and organise events linked to our Pathways and Progression Agreements
• Oversee the account management of schools and colleges within your region
• Maintain and update CRM with your activity and lead generation

Contact for Informal Discussion

Laura Knight, UG & PG Recruitment Manager, [e-mail]

Further Details

Person Specification

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Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Our Commitment to Inclusion: Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights. We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits a diverse organisation can bring for the University. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under-represented in the University workforce.

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