Senior Student Recruitment Officer - Events

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Senior Student Recruitment Officer in Birmingham to plan and execute recruitment events for prospective students. This role requires strong project management skills, experience in public speaking, and the ability to analyze event outcomes. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holiday and a SMART pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project/event management in a customer-facing role.
• Strong ability to evaluate event outcomes and manage budgets.
• Excellent public speaking skills with experience presenting to large audiences.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver recruitment events for prospective students.
• Evaluate recruitment activities and ensure data capture in CRM.
• Support the marketing team to create content for social media.

Skills

Project and event management

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Public speaking

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Job description

Senior Student Recruitment Officer - Events

Closing Date: 01/12/2025

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £26,520 - £32,240

Our client is more than just an educational institution; they're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As Senior Student Recruitment Officer, you will be integral to the planning and execution of recruitment events that help prospective students make informed decisions about their education and future careers. Reporting to the Student Recruitment Lead, you'll manage and coordinate events including Open Days, post-application events, campus tours, and virtual engagement activities, all of which are vital touchpoints for their applicants and their supporters.

What You'll Do

• Organise and deliver exceptional on-campus and virtual recruitment events, ensuring a seamless experience for prospective students and guests.
• Take a lead in staffing and coordinating departmental representation for events, while actively supporting guests on-site.
• Deliver engaging campus tours for individuals, groups, and agents, presenting a welcoming and informative face for the university.
• Evaluate the success of recruitment activities, ensuring data is captured in their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for ongoing analysis.
• Recruit and train Student Ambassadors to support recruitment and outreach activities, helping to create an authentic connection with prospective students.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and create local content from events for the university's social media channels, contributing to their vibrant online presence.
• Support the Student Recruitment Team during peak times, including Clearing and new student enrolment, ensuring a smooth recruitment cycle.

What You'll Bring

• A strong background in project and event management, particularly in customer-facing roles that drive measurable results.
• Experience in evaluating event outcomes and managing event budgets.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and confidence in public speaking, with experience presenting to large groups.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), along with experience in research and data analysis.
• A self-motivated and commercially driven mindset, with flexibility and adaptability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Our Client?

They are a values led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.