Senior Student Recruitment Officer – Events

BIMM British and Irish Modern Music Institute; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students at an established educational institution. As a Senior Student Recruitment Officer, you will play a pivotal role in planning and executing engaging recruitment events that connect prospective students with their future. Your expertise in project management and public speaking will shine as you lead campus tours and coordinate departmental representation. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys while collaborating with a passionate team. Embrace a rewarding career where your skills contribute to shaping the future of aspiring artists and innovators.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong background in project and event management with measurable results.
• Experience in evaluating event outcomes and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver on-campus and virtual recruitment events.
• Evaluate recruitment activities and manage data in CRM systems.
• Recruit and train Student Ambassadors for outreach activities.

Skills

Project Management

Event Management

Public Speaking

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Student Recruitment Officer - Events

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking, and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us 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 key to planning and executing 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 vital touchpoints for our applicants and their supporters.

What You’ll Do:

1. Organise and deliver exceptional on-campus and virtual recruitment events, ensuring a seamless experience for prospective students and guests.
2. Lead in staffing and coordinating departmental representation for events, actively supporting guests on-site.
3. Deliver engaging campus tours for individuals, groups, and agents, presenting a welcoming and informative face for BIMM University.
4. Evaluate the success of recruitment activities, ensuring data is captured in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for ongoing analysis.
5. Recruit and train Student Ambassadors to support recruitment and outreach activities, fostering authentic connections with prospective students.
6. Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and create local content from events for BIMM University’s social media channels, enhancing our online presence.
7. 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, especially 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, Word), along with research and data analysis experience.
• A self-motivated, commercially driven mindset, with flexibility and adaptability to work independently and collaboratively.

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Why BIMM University?

We are a values-led organisation, with core values underpinning all we do. Joining our team means access to:

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

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that reflects our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including people of colour.

As part of our commitment to student safety and welfare, successful applicants will be required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, an enhanced check or an enhanced check with barred list may be necessary.