Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer

PublishingCrossing; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Education Group is seeking a Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer to lead recruitment activities in the East Midlands. The role demands a proven sales background, strong persuasion skills, and the ability to build relationships with educational institutions. Regular travel in the region is required, with a competitive salary and various benefits including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance 4x Salary

50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants

Cycle To work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven record of accomplishment in sales.
• Experience in a target based commercial/educational sales role.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct student recruitment activity across the East Midlands.
• Develop sales channels to meet recruitment targets.
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to achieve goals.

Skills

Sales expertise

Persuasion skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Division/Department: CU Recruitment & Admissions Limited (CURA), CURA Global Student Recruitment

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £25,870 up to £35,758 per annum, plus up to 10% discretionary bonus with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Location: Coventry

Job Reference: 2974

Our Mission

Coventry University is a global Education Group with a mission of Creating Better Futures.

Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

CURecruitment and Admissions Ltd (part of the Coventry University Group) provides outstanding customer service, support, and engagement to future graduates across the globe from their very first point of enquiry to Coventry University Group through to their graduation while proactively supporting them at every step along the way.

The Role

Based in the East Midlands, as Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer you will undertake student recruitment activity across the region, create and develop network and sales channels to deliver against student recruitment targets for your region.

Working closely with the Senior Student Engagement and Recruitment Manager you will contribute to the development of the recruitment plans for the region for which you have responsibility while delivering allocated elements of regional strategies, driving performance to secure existing and new markets, recruitment pipelines and provide annual projections and recommendations for improvements.

A truly sales focused role, collaborating across the recruitment, conversation and admission teams, you will represent Coventry University Group locally, attending exhibitions, career conventions, and present at schools and colleges to achieve annual student recruitment targets, while developing and extending links with educational institutions and other applicable organisations across the East Midlands region.

The working pattern for this role is five days over seven, including evenings and weekends as required. This regional based role will involve regular travel within your designated region to maximise sales opportunities for Coventry University Group.

Our Successful Candidate

A results focused, target driven individual with a proven record of accomplishment in sales with a focus of developing medium- to long-term markets and pipelines. You will have experience working in a similar target based commercial/educational sales role achieving ambitious performance targets selling high value and complex services to a variety of customers.

Outstanding persuasion and influencing skills (including oral, written and presentation skills) with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, influence, and debate at senior levels, to get the right result.

Exceptional organisational, planning, change and project management skills are essential requirements for this role along with a willingness to travel and a flexible approach to work.

This post will require you to have an enhanced DBS check.

The Benefits

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing Date: 17th November 2025