Student Recruitment Manager

Get Hired; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Student Recruitment Manager for the South Region. This high-impact role involves developing and implementing recruitment strategies, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education recruitment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders. Benefits include generous holiday allowance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year (FTE)

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in higher education student recruitment with understanding of recruitment lifecycle.
• Proven ability to operationalise effective recruitment strategies.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement student recruitment strategy aligned with institutional goals.
• Lead a high-performing recruitment team in a supportive environment.
• Monitor and evaluate recruitment activities using data-driven insights.

Skills

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

As the Student Recruitment Manager for the South Region, you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategies that ensure our client meets their undergraduate and postgraduate student recruitment targets. This is a high-impact position where your leadership skills and strategic thinking will drive a team of Student Recruitment Leads and Officers to deliver exceptional recruitment activities. Your work will be vital in shaping the university's approach to engaging and supporting prospective students throughout their journey from awareness to enrolment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement our client's student recruitment strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and targets.
• Lead and manage a high-performing student recruitment team, fostering a results-driven and supportive environment.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Admissions, and other key stakeholders to ensure a seamless applicant experience.
• Monitor and evaluate recruitment activities using data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement.
• Oversee the creation of materials and resources for campaigns, activities, and events to promote student recruitment.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring resources are used efficiently to maximize impact.
• Conduct competitor analysis to identify market trends, risks, and opportunities, positioning our client as a top choice for prospective students.
• Deputise for the Head of Student Recruitment as required, representing the function at senior levels.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in higher education student recruitment, with a strong understanding of the recruitment lifecycle.
• Proven ability to develop and operationalise effective recruitment strategies.
• Excellent data analysis and reporting skills to evaluate and optimise recruitment efforts.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of sector recruitment practices and awareness of current HE policy issues.
• Budget management expertise and a commercially driven mindset.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours for events or activities as needed.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

Location & Attendance

The successful candidate will ideally be based within one of the locations covered by this role (Brighton, Bristol, Essex or London) to ensure a strong local presence and meaningful engagement. They will be expected to spend a minimum of three days per week attending events or working on a campus within their assigned region, ensuring each campus is visited at least once every fortnight.

About the Company

Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

Values & Culture

They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do: Believe in Everyone, Challenge the Norm, Grow Together, Do The Right Thing, Own It. They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation. They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students; all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.