Student Engagement Consultant

The PIE Exec Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Student Engagement Consultant (6 month contract)

• Location: UK (other locations within the UK time zone may be considered)
• Company: A leading global education organisation (confidential client of The PIE)

A confidential client of The PIE is looking for an experienced Student Engagement Consultant to join on a 6-month contract to drive the evolution of student recruitment events and improve enrolment outcomes for university partners. This is a pivotal short-term role focused on impact, innovation, and execution.

The client is seeking someone who can help reshape their events to be outcome-focused, technology-enabled, and aligned with the expectations of today’s students and partners.

Role responsibilities

• Refine and reshape the global student recruitment event proposition with a clear focus on driving enrolment outcomes.
• Serve as product lead for student recruitment events, balancing strategy and delivery to drive innovation and impact.
• Develop, with the tech teams, the infrastructure needed to create scalable, engaging, and measurable event experiences.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across sales, operations, and tech to optimise event planning, promotion and execution.
• Collaborate with the global events team to align goals and create a unified delivery model.
• Work closely with operational leads to deliver events that exceed client and candidate expectations.
• Support a test-and-learn culture within the team, promoting innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear, senior-level insight and guidance on event product evolution, operations, and enrolment strategy.
• Ensure the new event model supports commercial success, student engagement, and client satisfaction.

Key skills and experience

• Proven experience in student recruitment and running high-impact events that drive enrolments (ideally in an agency or education-focused setting).
• Strong understanding of enrolment funnels and how events contribute to successful student journeys.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, outcomes-focused environment.
• Demonstrated success using technology to elevate student engagement and event outcomes.
• Prior experience managing or influencing P&L, product development, or commercial success.
• Skilled at working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including sales, operations, tech, and marketing.
• Clear communicator, calm under pressure, and naturally collaborative.
• Familiar with global student mobility and international education needs and trends.
• A passion for delivering meaningful student experiences and improving enrolment outcomes.
• A consultative mindset with the ability to diagnose challenges and implement improvements quickly.
• Leadership presence and the ability to influence at a senior level across teams and functions.
• An innovative, agile approach with a drive to make things better - fast.

We review applications on a rolling basis and recommend applying as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply without delay.

To apply, please send us:

• Your CV
• Your availability to start a new role
• Your current location
• A short summary of your career highlights and why you would be a good fit for this role

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