Student Recruitment and Events Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sports education provider seeks a Student Recruitment and Events Assistant in Birmingham. The role involves engaging with potential students, organizing recruitment events, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic about sports and education, with strong communication and organizational skills, to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible hybrid working options

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sports, education, and event management.
• Experience in customer service or event coordination roles.
• Experience working towards targets or KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective students and manage recruitment events.
• Respond to inquiries and maintain CRM systems.
• Assist in administrative support for the Recruitment Team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Education

University degree or relevant qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Student Recruitment and Events Assistant, Birmingham

Client: Global Institute of Sport

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 7

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Hybrid (Remote + Wembley Stadium London Headquarters)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports to: Head of Global Student Recruitment

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their dream careers in the sports industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment? If so, we invite you to apply to join the Global Institute of Sport (GIS), the world’s leading sports education provider, as a Student Recruitment and Events Assistant.

GIS aims to transform the global sports industry through innovative education and collaboration. We seek ambitious individuals to help us achieve this. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while working with prospective students worldwide, both online and at iconic sports stadiums globally.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a talented, ambitious Student Recruitment and Events Assistant to support our recruitment strategies by engaging with prospective students globally, representing GIS at events, building strong relationships, executing recruitment campaigns, managing our CRM system, driving student engagement, and ensuring the seamless delivery of student recruitment events, including providing administrative support and logistical coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Qualification and Sales Funnel Management:

• Respond to enquiries from prospective students via email, phone, and social media, providing timely responses.
• Assess leads using agreed frameworks to ensure they meet criteria for further engagement.
• Build and nurture relationships with prospective students, providing information about courses, admissions, scholarships, and university life.
• Develop and execute targeted email and phone campaigns to nurture leads and encourage progression.
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate information on prospective students.

Events:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering recruitment events such as open days, webinars, school visits, and campus tours.
• Support logistical arrangements for in-person and virtual events.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to meet event requirements.
• Represent GIS at various events, including open days, school visits, recruitment fairs, and webinars.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and managing student ambassadors for events.

Communication and Engagement:

• Create and distribute promotional materials, including digital content, flyers, and invitations.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students, parents, and educators, providing excellent customer service.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Update CRM systems with accurate data on prospective students and event attendees.
• Assist in analyzing data from events and interactions to evaluate effectiveness and inform strategies.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative assistance to the Recruitment Team and Events Manager.
• Manage event-related documentation, including budgets, schedules, and attendee lists.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Aligned with GIS’s EPICC values: https://gis.sport/about/our-vision-mission-and-values/
• University degree or relevant qualification, preferably in a related field.
• Knowledge and strong interest in sports, education, student recruitment, and event management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience communicating to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to tasks.
• Previous experience in sports industry or education preferred.
• Experience in customer service or event coordination roles.
• Experience working towards targets or KPIs, with success in recruitment or sales roles.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and online event platforms.

Benefits include 30 days annual leave plus public holidays and 7 discretionary days over Christmas, access to GIS’s part-time degrees or short courses, flexible hybrid working options, enhanced parental leave, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to Alisa Khakhar, Head of Global Student Recruitment, at [email protected]