Student Recruitment and Events Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports education provider based in Preston is seeking a passionate Student Recruitment and Events Assistant. In this hybrid role, you will engage with prospective students, manage recruitment events, and provide essential administrative support, helping to transform the global sports industry through innovative education.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible hybrid working

Access to degrees and courses

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sports industry and education.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in customer service or event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment strategies and engage with prospective students.
• Assist in planning and delivering recruitment events.
• Maintain CRM data and provide administrative support.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Event Coordination

CRM Systems

Education

University degree or relevant qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Student Recruitment and Events Assistant, Preston, Lancashire

Client: Global Institute of Sport

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 is on a mission to transform the global sports industry through innovative education and collaboration. We need ambitious individuals to help us achieve this. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while working with prospective students online and at iconic sports stadiums globally to achieve their career goals.

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, and building strong relationships with our audiences. You’ll play a key role in executing recruitment campaigns, managing our CRM system, driving student engagement across communication platforms, and ensuring the seamless delivery of student recruitment events, 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.
• Utilise frameworks to assess lead suitability, ensuring they meet engagement criteria.
• Build and nurture relationships with prospective students, providing information about courses, admissions, scholarships, and university life.
• Develop targeted email and phone campaigns to nurture leads and encourage progression through the recruitment funnel.
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate information, tracking the student journey from initial contact to application.

Events:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering recruitment events, including open days, webinars, school visits, and campus tours.
• Support logistical arrangements for in-person and virtual events.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to meet event requirements.
• Represent GIS at virtual and in-person events.
• 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:

• Maintain CRM data on prospective students and event attendees.
• Assist in analyzing data from events and interactions to evaluate effectiveness.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative assistance to the Recruitment Team and Events Manager.
• Manage event 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, ideally in a related subject.
• Knowledge and strong interest in sports industry, education, student recruitment, and event management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability 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.
• Previous experience in sports industry or education.
• Experience in customer service or event coordination roles.
• Experience working towards targets or KPIs 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 degrees and courses, flexible hybrid working, 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]