Student Recruitment & Conversion Manager

Lancasterleipzig; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Permanent contract after probation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University International College, a new partnership between Navitas and Manchester Metropolitan University, is seeking a Student Recruitment & Conversion Manager in Manchester. You will help international students progress from enquiry to enrolment and build relationships with agents and university partners.

The role offers a hybrid working model with significant interaction across teams and a focus on delivering measurable recruitment outcomes in a vibrant educational

Qualifications

• Proven experience in international student recruitment and conversion strategies.
• Strong communicator and presenter with stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work across teams and functions and build relationships.
• Experience developing and delivering recruitment campaigns with measurable outcomes.
• Analytical mindset with data interpretation and commercial decision making.
• Excellent organizational skills managing multiple priorities.
• Understanding of UKVI regulations and compliance.
• Experience in UK higher education or pathway provider environment.
• Budget management and ROI evaluation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of international student recruitment strategy by developing campaigns.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships and coordination with internal teams, agents and university partners.
• Optimize applicant experience from enquiry to enrolment and maximise enrolments.
• Contribute to pipeline growth and ensure a seamless conversion process.

Skills

International recruitment

Pipeline management

Stakeholder engagement

Campaign development

Data analysis

Organization

Team management

UKVI knowledge

Job description

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Student Recruitment & Conversion Manager

Are you passionate aboutinternational education?Do you thrive in atarget-drivenenvironmentwhere you can make a real impact?Are you ready to help students achieve their goals?

We are currently looking for a Student Recruitment & Conversion Manager to join our team in Manchester! Imagine workingona vibrant university campus where every day presents new opportunities to influenceinternational student journeysand build strong relationships across international markets. If you want to be part ofthis exciting sector, this is your chance to shine.

Hours of Work: full time37.5 hoursper week

Student Recruitment & Conversion Manager Duties: As a Student Recruitment & Conversion Manager, you willsupportthe delivery of our international student recruitment strategy by developing innovative campaigns, managing key stakeholder relationships, andoptimisingthe applicant experience frominitialenquiry through to enrolment. You will coordinate with internal teams, agents, and university partners to build pipelines,maximiseenrolments, and ensure a seamless conversion process that enhances student satisfaction and organisational success.

Student Recruitment & Conversion Manager Requirements:

• Proven experience in international student recruitment, with strong understanding of recruitment activities, pipeline management, and conversion strategies
• Highly confident communicator and presenter, able to engage a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams and functions
• Track recordof building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of developing and delivering campaigns that drive measurable recruitment outcomes
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make commercially sound decisions
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving capability
• Experience managing team members
• Understanding of UKVI regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience working within a UK higher education or pathway provider environment
• Experience of budget management and ROI evaluation

Student Recruitment & Conversion Manager Benefits:

• Salary in the range of £34,000 – £38,000, commensurate with experience
• Permanent contract following successful probation period
• Hybrid working model, typically 3 days in the Manchester office
• Opportunities for professional development within a thriving educational environment

WhoWeAre andWhat WeDo?

Manchester Metropolitan University International College is an exciting new partnership between Navitas and Manchester Metropolitan University. We deliver embedded pathway programmes designed to support international students in progressing smoothly onto degree studies at the university. Our mission is to provide a high-quality, supportive environment for students and a vibrant working environment for staff dedicated to global education excellence.

If youthink you are the exceptional candidate we are looking for to fill the role of Student Recruitment & Conversion Manager, don’t hesitate—apply now! Join us in transforming lives through international education and be part of a future-focused team making a real difference.

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