Student Recruitment Conversion Officer

Uniglobalcareers; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) seeks a Student Recruitment Conversion Officer based in Inverness to support recruitment activity and drive conversion initiatives within a higher education setting. You will engage with prospective students, contribute to outreach strategies, and help streamline admissions journeys while aligning with institutional recruitment goals.

Ideal candidates will have an interest in student recruitment, strong communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in student recruitment.
• Ability to support conversion-focused activity.
• Strong communication and engagement skills.
• Capacity to work within a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Support student recruitment activity for the institution
• Contribute to conversion initiatives and engagement activities
• Assist with communication and outreach related to student recruitment
• Work within recruitment processes connected to prospective student engagement
• Support institutional recruitment objectives as part of the officer role

Skills

Student recruitment

Communication skills

Engagement

Job description

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is recruiting for a Student Recruitment Conversion Officer based in Inverness. This role focuses on supporting student recruitment activity and conversion initiatives within a higher education environment. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to engagement strategies that support prospective student decision-making and institutional recruitment goals. The role is suited to professionals with an interest in recruitment, communication, and student engagement. Working within an international and higher education context, the officer position supports activities designed to strengthen conversion outcomes and maintain positive interactions with prospective student audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Support student recruitment activity for the institution
• Contribute to conversion initiatives and engagement activities
• Assist with communication and outreach related to student recruitment
• Work within recruitment processes connected to prospective student engagement
• Support institutional recruitment objectives as part of the officer role

Requirements

• Experience or interest in student recruitment
• Ability to support conversion-focused activity
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Capacity to work within a higher education environment
• Ability to contribute to recruitment objectives and student engagement initiatives WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Student recruitment and conversion activity play an important role in helping institutions connect with prospective student communities and support informed application decisions. An effective officer contributes to recruitment success by improving engagement, communication, and the overall student experience during the admissions journey. This position supports institutional growth while helping prospective student applicants navigate opportunities within higher education. Conversion-focused recruitment work can strengthen relationships between universities and future learners.