Recruitment & Admissions Manager (Full-Time and Weekend MBA)

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days’ annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy from day one

On-site leisure facilities

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a Recruitment & Admissions Manager to lead the MBA applicant journey for our Full-Time and Weekend programmes. You will shape cohort quality and diversity, manage applications from enquiry to enrolment, and build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

This hybrid role at South Kensington emphasises data-driven recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and timely decision-making to support Imperial's global reputation and ambitious targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, admissions or similar customer-focused environment.
• Proven ability to manage applicant pipeline from enquiry to enrolment.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and admissions for Full-Time and Weekend MBA programmes from enquiry to enrolment.
• Shape cohort quality, diversity and applicant experience across two MBA programmes.
• Collaborate with Recruitment & Admissions team, Business School and College; use data to drive improvements.

Skills

CRM systems

Applicant pipeline management

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven recruitment

Communication & presentations

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Recruitment & Admissions Manager (Full-Time and Weekend MBA)

Recruit, assess and nurture the next generation of leaders as a Recruitment & Admissions Manager (Full-Time & Weekend MBA) at a world-leading university. Imperial Business School is seeking a diligent professional to join our team and deliver end-to-end pipeline management across two of our flagship MBA programmes. You will be empowered to attract and admit exceptional candidates who will benefit business and improve society through the power of innovative thinking. This is an outward-facing role, grounded in data and driven by the robust global relationships you will build.

What you would be doing

You will lead the recruitment and admissions processes for Imperial’s Full-Time and Weekend MBA programmes – overseeing the full applicant journey from initial enquiry through to enrolment. You will play a central part in shaping the composition, quality and diversity of our cohorts, ensuring a smooth, professional and engaging experience for every applicant.

You will be responsible for implementing data-driven recruitment strategies, managing application and selection processes with rigour and efficiency, and ensuring a professional, personalised experience for every candidate. Through targeted engagement, events and communications, you will develop exceptional student cohorts that contribute to the global reputation of the programmes and the institution.

Reporting to the Head of Recruitment & Admissions (Full-Time & Weekend MBA), you will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Recruitment & Admissions team, the Business School and the wider College. You will use data and insights to drive improvements, maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and represent Imperial at domestic, international and online events. This people-focused role will require both analytical ability and sound professional judgement.

What we are looking for

• Experience in recruitment, admissions or a comparable customer-focused environment, ideally within the Higher Education sector.
• Proven ability to manage our applicant pipeline from enquiry to enrolment, building effective relationships and rigorously assessing candidate suitability to meet ambitious recruitment targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse global candidate pool.
• Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and selection tools, able to interpret data to support strategy developments.
• A commitment to continuous process improvement, using insights and feedback to enhance the candidate journey.
• A proactive team player with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver under pressure.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a full time, open-ended position based at South Kensington campus (hybrid).

Interviews are intended to be conducted on the week commencing Monday 23 rd November, and are intended to be conducted in-person on our South Kensington campus.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Laura O’Sullivan, Head of Recruitment & Admissions (Full-Time and Weekend MBA), at: [e-mail]

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

If you have any general queries about this vacancy, please contact the hiring manager listed in the ‘Further Information’ section. Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Hub at [e-mail], and we will be happy to assist you.

If you experience any technical issues that prevent you from submitting an application, please contact our Technical Support team at [e-mail] , who will be able to help resolve the issue.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.