Student Recruitment Manager

Cari; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in London

International travel

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is partnering with a globally recognised higher education institution to recruit a Permanent Student Recruitment Manager based in London. The role blends strategy, partnerships and international recruitment with a hybrid work pattern (London two days a week) and travel internationally, targeting growth in enrolments and revenue.

You will lead international recruitment strategies, manage key university and agent relationships, and oversee budgets and performance metrics to

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting international students or learners across global markets.
• Ability to build and manage partnerships with universities, schools, agents and external partners.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and ROI analysis for recruitment activities.
• Proven stakeholder management with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of international student recruitment and partnership strategies across key global markets.
• Develop and manage relationships with universities, schools, agents and external partners to drive student enrolment.
• Create and execute annual student recruitment plans to meet enrolment and revenue targets.
• Represent the organisation at international recruitment fairs, university visits, webinars and external events.
• Analyse recruitment performance, market trends and application data to inform future strategy.
• Manage recruitment budgets, KPI reporting and performance tracking to maximise return on investment.
• Collaborate with marketing, admissions and programme teams to deliver an excellent student recruitment journey.
• Line manage and develop a Student Recruitment Officer while engaging senior stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives forward.

Skills

International student recruitment

Partnership development

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Event organization

Presentation skills

Job description

• Lead international partnerships and student growth strategy
• Blend strategy, partnerships and international recruitment.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised higher education institution with a strong international reputation and a diverse student community drawn from over 100 countries.

Job Description

• Lead the delivery of international student recruitment and partnership strategies across key global markets.
• Develop and manage relationships with universities, schools, agents and external partners to drive student enrolment.
• Create and execute annual student recruitment plans to meet enrolment and revenue targets.
• Represent the organisation at international recruitment fairs, university visits, webinars and external events.
• Analyse recruitment performance, market trends and application data to inform future strategy.
• Manage recruitment budgets, KPI reporting and performance tracking to maximise return on investment.
• Collaborate with marketing, admissions and programme teams to deliver an excellent student recruitment journey.
• Line manage and develop a Student Recruitment Officer while engaging senior stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives forward.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in student recruitment, partnerships, business development or international education, with a track record of achieving recruitment and growth targets.
• Strong experience building and managing relationships with universities, schools, agents and external partners across international markets.
• Confident developing and delivering recruitment strategies, events, webinars and partnership initiatives that drive student enrolment.
• Highly commercial and data-driven, with experience using recruitment insights, KPIs and market intelligence to inform decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, comfortable representing an organisation at external events and international recruitment activities.
• Experience managing budgets, reporting on performance and ensuring recruitment activity delivers a strong return on investment.
• Self-motivated, organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced international environment.
• Previous Higher Education, pathway, international recruitment or education sector experience is highly desirable.
• Experience managing or mentoring staff would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Student Recruitment Manager position in London.
• Salary of £43,000 to £52,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid in London two days a week with international travel