Senior Student Recruitment Officer - Schools

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Student Recruitment Officer to connect with schools and facilitate student outreach. The role involves organizing recruitment events and building partnerships with educational institutions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project management and excellent communication skills. Join a values-led organization that supports diversity and inclusivity in education.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project and event management.
• Experience in strategic or target-driven roles with a customer-centric mindset.
• Strong verbal communication skills and confidence in public speaking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in data analysis.
• Self-motivated with a commercially driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of schools and outreach recruitment events.
• Build and maintain relationships with target schools and colleges.
• Deliver presentations at UCAS National events and careers fairs.
• Track and report on outreach activities and outcomes.
• Recruit and train Student Ambassadors for outreach events.
• Collaborate with the marketing team for social media engagement.
• Support the Student Recruitment Team during peak cycles.

Skills

Project and event management

Customer service

Strong verbal communication

Public speaking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data analysis

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Job description

Senior Student Recruitment Officer – Schools
Closing Date: 27/08/2025
Location: Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or Bristol
Salary: £26,520 – £32,240

Our client is more than just an educational institution – they are 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 – Schools, you’ll play a key role in connecting with schools and colleges to support students in making informed choices about their future studies. Reporting to the Student Recruitment Lead, you’ll coordinate, plan, and deliver an impactful range of outreach activities, from school visits and workshops to UCAS events and national careers fairs. Your work will help position our client as leading destinations in higher education for prospective students across the UK.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of schools and outreach recruitment events, ensuring our client’s reputation as a premier educational institution is well-represented across all activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a cluster of target schools and colleges, creating tailored partnership plans to support prospective students throughout their application journey.
• Deliver informative presentations and guidance at UCAS National events, careers fairs, and school workshops, showcasing the unique offerings of our client.
• Track and report on outreach activities and outcomes, ensuring accurate records within the central CRM system and identifying key insights for future engagement.
• Recruit and train Student Ambassadors for schools and outreach events, fostering a welcoming and relatable presence for prospective students.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to capture and share local content from outreach events on our client’s social media, contributing to their online engagement with future students.
• Support the wider Student Recruitment Team during peak recruitment cycles, including the equal consideration deadline, Clearing, and new student enrolment.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in project and event management, particularly in roles focused on results-driven customer-facing events that positively impact reputation.
• Experience working within a strategic or target-driven role, with a commitment to high standards of customer service and a customer-centric mindset.
• Strong verbal communication skills and confidence in public speaking, with experience presenting to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), and experience in data analysis to inform planning.
• Self-motivated with a commercially driven mindset, adaptable to changing circumstances, and able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

They have two positions available, one permanent and one fixed-term (9 – 12 months maternity cover). When submitting your details, please indicate on the application form if you’d like to be considered for one of these roles or both.

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.