Student Recruitment Manager - South

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment company is seeking a Student Recruitment Manager to lead strategies for meeting recruitment targets in the South Region. This role involves managing a recruitment team, collaborating with marketing, and using data to optimize recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in higher education recruitment, excellent leadership skills, and a degree-level qualification.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in higher education student recruitment.
• Proven ability to develop effective recruitment strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of sector recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the student recruitment strategy.
• Lead and manage a high-performing student recruitment team.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Admissions for applicant experience.

Skills

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Budget management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Student Recruitment Manager - South

Location: South

Salary: £39,000 - £50,440

Our client is more than just an educational institution; they're 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.

About the Role

As the Student Recruitment Manager for the South Region, you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategies that ensure they meet 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.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement the 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 the organisation as a top choice for prospective students.
• Deputise for the Head of Student Recruitment as required, representing the function at senior levels.

What You’ll Bring:

• 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.

The successful candidate will ideally be based within one of the locations covered by this role (London, Essex, Brighton, and Bristol) 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.

Why Join Our Client?

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.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

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

Our client continually strives 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.

Our client is committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students, therefore 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.