Head of Student Recruitment

UniHive Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission and bonus package

Flexitime

Job summary

An innovative education organization is seeking a dynamic Head of Student Recruitment in Cambridge. The role involves developing relationships with educational agencies and schools to recruit students for their programs. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in business development and marketing. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a chance to impact students' lives positively while working in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in business development and marketing in the international student recruitment sector.
• Proven track record of building partnerships and achieving sales targets.
• Willingness to travel as needed for partner meetings and recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and establish partnerships with educational agencies and schools.
• Drive student recruitment efforts with partner agencies and schools.
• Develop and execute sales strategies and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field

Job description

Overview

UniHive Education (www.unihive.education), founded by Cambridge scholars and educators with over 15 years of sector experience, is a fast-growing organisation advocating for international education. We work in collaboration with world-leading institutions and scholars to provide premium learning for students, scholars, and schools at all levels. Our mission is to stimulate ideas and foster innovation in education.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Head of Student Recruitment to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with educational agencies, schools, and other organisations to recruit students for UniHive\'s education programmes. This role requires a proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of international student recruitment, and a passion for helping students reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership Development and Management: Identify, engage, and establish strong partnerships with educational agencies, schools, and other key stakeholders in target markets.
• Student Recruitment: Drive student recruitment efforts by collaborating with partner agencies and schools to promote UniHive’s programmes and services.
• Sales & Marketing: Develop and execute sales strategies and marketing initiatives to achieve recruitment targets. Organise and conduct presentations, seminars, and informational sessions for partner institutions.
• Market Analysis: Conduct research and analyse trends in international education to identify new opportunities for recruitment and expansion.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the other departments and campus operations teams to align recruitment strategies and strengthen UniHive’s market position.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in business development and marketing in the international student recruitment sector.
• Proven track record of building partnerships and achieving sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel as needed for partner meetings, events, and other recruitment activities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, commission and bonus package
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students\' lives by connecting them with transformative educational opportunities.

Job Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: Base salary range: £44,000.00-£54,000.00 per year; Additional pay: commission and annual bonus
• Schedule: Flexitime, travel as required; Monday to Friday; Weekend availability
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge CB1