Student Recruitment and Events Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading sports education provider is seeking a Student Recruitment and Events Assistant to join their team in Bournemouth. This role involves engaging with prospective students, managing recruitment campaigns, and assisting in the planning of events. The successful candidate will benefit from hybrid work flexibility and various professional development opportunities while being part of an innovative organization aiming to impact the global sports industry.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Professional development

Flexible hybrid work

Parental leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• University degree or relevant qualification required.
• Interest in sports, education, recruitment, and event management.
• Experience in sports or education industry advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment strategies and manage relationships with prospective students.
• Assist in planning and delivering recruitment events.
• Update CRM with event and lead data, ensuring effective data management.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Event Coordination

Education

University degree or relevant qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Student Recruitment and Events Assistant, Bournemouth

Client: Global Institute of Sport

Location: Bournemouth, 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 careers in the sports industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment? Join GIS, a leading sports education provider, as a Student Recruitment and Events Assistant.

GIS aims to transform the global sports industry through innovative education. This role offers growth opportunities while engaging with prospective students online and at iconic sports venues worldwide.

Role Overview:

Support recruitment strategies by engaging with prospective students globally, representing GIS at events, and managing relationships. Execute recruitment campaigns, manage CRM, drive engagement, and coordinate student recruitment events.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Qualification and Sales Funnel Management:

• Respond to inquiries via email, phone, and social media.
• Assess lead suitability using established frameworks.
• Build relationships through targeted email and phone campaigns.
• Maintain and update CRM with prospective student information.

Events:

• Assist in planning and delivering recruitment events.
• Support logistical arrangements for in-person and virtual events.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners.
• Represent GIS at various events and support student ambassadors.

Communication and Engagement:

• Create and distribute promotional materials.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and educators.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Update CRM with event and lead data.
• Analyze data to evaluate and improve strategies.

Administrative Support:

• Assist recruitment and events teams with administrative tasks.
• Manage event documentation and budgets.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Aligned with EPICC values: https://gis.sport/about/our-vision-mission-and-values/
• University degree or relevant qualification.
• Interest in sports, education, recruitment, and event management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Team player with proactive attitude.
• Experience in sports or education industry.
• Customer service or event coordination experience.
• Experience with targets/KPIs and recruitment or sales success.
• Familiarity with CRM and online event platforms.

Benefits include 30 days annual leave, professional development, flexible hybrid work, parental leave, and cycle-to-work scheme. To apply, send your CV and cover letter to Alisa Khakhar, Head of Global Student Recruitment, at [emailprotected].