Higher Education Recruitment Officer

QA Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education recruitment organization is seeking a Recruitment Officer to join their team. The role involves supporting marketing strategies and building relationships to drive student recruitment from Africa and Latin America. Ideal candidates will have a degree, sales experience, and excellent communication skills. A commitment to integrity and service is essential. This position offers professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Global exposure

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales, ideally in the higher education sector.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing and recruitment strategies for Africa and Latin America.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with representatives and agents.
• Research and schedule overseas events to meet recruitment targets.

Skills

Sales success

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Understanding of Africa and Latin America education markets

Language skills (French/Arabic)

Education

Degree level education

Job description

QA Higher Education Recruitment Officer – recruiting students from Africa and Latin America. London, Birmingham or Manchester based – hybrid, regular travel to Africa and Latin America.

About the Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Recruitment Officer to join our dynamic team, focusing on student recruitment and market development across Africa and Latin America. In this exciting role, you’ll support the Regional Manager in developing partnerships, executing marketing campaigns, and driving student recruitment efforts. You’ll play a key part in expanding our presence in these regions while upholding our commitment to integrity, service, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support marketing and recruitment strategies for Africa and Latin America.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with representatives, feeder institutions, agents and sponsor bodies.
• Research and schedule overseas events to meet recruitment targets as agreed with Regional Manager & Senior Management.
• Ensure recruitment meets entry requirements and adheres to ethical advertising standards.
• Contribute to business development and share best practices across the sales community.
• Present regular performance statistics to the Regional Manager.

What We’re Looking For

• Educated to degree level.
• Proven success in sales, ideally in the higher education sector.
• Ideally a strong understanding of the Africa and Latin America education markets.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self‑motivated with a structured approach to work.
• French or Arabic language skills are highly desirable.

Why Join Us

At QAHE, we live by our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Service. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions make a real impact. We offer opportunities for professional growth, global exposure, and the chance to be part of a mission‑driven organisation.

Ready to make a global impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of international education.

The successful candidate will undertake a Basic DBS check.