Deputy Director for Student Recruitment

Michael Page; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a senior recruitment leader for a not-for-profit organisation in Southampton. You will develop and implement student recruitment strategies, lead a team delivering marketing and agency initiatives, and analyse data to inform decisions. You will collaboratively engage stakeholders while ensuring policy compliance and budget stewardship.

The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven planning and effective communication to drive enrolment targets in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in student recruitment or related fields, with a focus on marketing or agency management.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and inspire a team.
• Proven ability to analyse data and implement effective strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and regulations affecting recruitment in education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement student recruitment strategies to achieve enrolment targets.
• Lead a team to deliver effective marketing and agency initiatives.
• Analyse recruitment data and trends to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations in all recruitment activities.
• Manage budgets and resources to optimise recruitment outcomes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the recruitment team, fostering professional development.
• Report on recruitment performance to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Client Details

A not-for-profit organisation located in Southampton, operating within the education sector.

Description

• Develop and implement student recruitment strategies to achieve enrolment targets.
• Lead a team to deliver effective marketing and agency initiatives.
• Analyse recruitment data and trends to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations in all recruitment activities.
• Manage budgets and resources to optimise recruitment outcomes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the recruitment team, fostering professional development.
• Report on recruitment performance to senior management.

Profile

• Experience in student recruitment or related fields, with a focus on marketing or agency management.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and inspire a team.
• Proven ability to analyse data and implement effective strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and regulations affecting recruitment in education.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Permanent position in Southampton.

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