Student Recruitment and Events Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports education provider seeks a Student Recruitment and Events Assistant to enhance global student engagement through recruitment strategies and event management. This hybrid role offers professional growth opportunities while allowing contributions to iconic sports events and impactful student recruitment initiatives.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus holidays

Professional development opportunities

Parental leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• University degree or relevant qualification, preferably related to the role.
• Interest and knowledge of sports, education, student recruitment, and event management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective students globally and manage recruitment campaigns.
• Assist in planning and delivering recruitment events and support logistical arrangements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

CRM Familiarity

Education

University degree or relevant qualification

Job description

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Student Recruitment and Events Assistant, Wakefield

Client: Global Institute of Sport

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Hybrid (Remote + Wembley Stadium London Headquarters)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports to: Head of Global Student Recruitment

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their dream careers in the sports industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment? If so, we invite you to apply to join the Global Institute of Sport (GIS), the world’s leading sports education provider, as a Student Recruitment and Events Assistant.

GIS aims to transform the global sports industry through innovative education and collaboration. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while working with prospective students online and at iconic sports stadiums worldwide to achieve their career goals.

Role Overview:

Support recruitment strategies by engaging with prospective students globally, representing GIS at events, building relationships, executing recruitment campaigns, managing CRM, driving engagement, and coordinating student recruitment events, including administrative and logistical tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Qualification and Sales Funnel Management:

• Respond to inquiries via email, phone, and social media, providing timely responses.
• Assess leads using established frameworks to ensure suitability.
• Build and nurture relationships through targeted email and phone campaigns, providing information on courses, admissions, scholarships, and university life.
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate data on prospective students.

Events:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering recruitment events such as open days, webinars, school visits, and campus tours.
• Support logistical arrangements for in-person and virtual events.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners.
• Represent GIS at various events and support student ambassadors.

Communication and Engagement:

• Create and distribute promotional materials.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students, parents, and educators with excellent customer service.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain CRM data and analyze event and lead data to evaluate effectiveness.

Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative assistance to the Recruitment Team and Events Manager.
• Manage event documentation, budgets, schedules, and attendee lists.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Alignment with EPICC values: https://gis.sport/about/our-vision-mission-and-values/
• University degree or relevant qualification, preferably related to the role.
• Interest and knowledge of sports, education, student recruitment, and event management.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive and adaptable approach.
• Experience in sports or education sectors, customer service, or event coordination.
• Experience working with targets/KPIs, recruitment, or sales success.
• Familiarity with CRM and online event platforms.

Additional benefits include 30 days annual leave plus holidays, professional development opportunities, hybrid working options, parental leave, and a cycle-to-work scheme. To apply, send your CV and cover letter to Alisa Khakhar, Head of Global Student Recruitment, at [emailprotected].