Student Recruitment and Events Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a leading sports education provider as a Student Recruitment and Events Assistant, where you will engage with prospective students and coordinate events to support their career aspirations. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic environment focused on transforming the sports industry through education.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Access to professional development courses

Hybrid working options

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the sports industry and education.
• Experience in customer service or event coordination.
• Proven success in recruitment or sales roles.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective students via email, phone, and social media.
• Coordinate recruitment events and manage logistics.
• Maintain CRM systems with accurate recruitment data.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Event Coordination

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

University degree or relevant qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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Student Recruitment and Events Assistant, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: Global Institute of Sport

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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. We seek ambitious individuals to support our mission. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while working with prospective students interested in studying online or at iconic sports stadiums worldwide to achieve their career goals.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a talented, ambitious Student Recruitment and Events Assistant to support recruitment strategies by engaging with prospective students globally, representing GIS at events, and building strong relationships. You will execute recruitment campaigns, manage our CRM system, drive student engagement, and ensure seamless delivery of recruitment events, providing administrative support and logistical coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Qualification and Sales Funnel Management:

• Respond to enquiries from prospective students via email, phone, and social media, providing timely responses.
• Assess leads using agreed frameworks to ensure they meet criteria for further engagement.
• Build and nurture relationships through targeted email and phone campaigns, providing information about courses, admissions, scholarships, and university life.
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate information, tracking the recruitment journey from initial contact to application.

Events:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering recruitment events such as open days, webinars, school visits, and campus tours.
• Support logistical arrangements for both in-person and virtual events.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to meet event requirements.
• Represent GIS at various events, including recruitment fairs and webinars.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and managing student ambassadors for events.

Communication and Engagement:

• Create and distribute promotional materials like digital content, flyers, and invitations.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students, parents, and educators, providing excellent customer service.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Update CRM systems with accurate data on prospects and event attendees.
• Gather and analyze data from events and interactions to evaluate effectiveness and inform strategies.

Administrative Support:

• Assist the Recruitment Team and Events Manager with administrative tasks.
• Manage event documentation, including budgets, schedules, and attendee lists.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Aligned with GIS’s EPICC values: https://gis.sport/about/our-vision-mission-and-values/
• University degree or relevant qualification, preferably in a related subject.
• Strong interest and knowledge of the sports industry, education, student recruitment, and event management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and adaptable approach.
• Experience in the sports industry or education sector.
• Experience in customer service or event coordination roles.
• Proven success in recruitment or sales roles, working towards targets/KPIs.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and online event platforms.

Additional benefits include 30 days annual leave plus public holidays and 7 discretionary days over Christmas, access to professional development courses, hybrid working options, enhanced parental leave, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Alisa Khakhar, Head of Global Student Recruitment, at [emailprotected]