Student Recruitment Officer

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking recruitment firm in Manchester seeks a Student Recruitment Officer to drive student numbers through outreach and presentations. Ideal candidates possess sales and business development experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for accessible higher education. This role includes UK travel and may require evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experienced in sales, business development or student recruitment with a consultative approach.
• Confident presenter with exceptional communication skills.
• Motivated by targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Drive student numbers through dynamic outreach.
• Own your pipeline, nurture leads, and convert interest into enrolments.
• Engage in presentations and represent the client at events.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Communication skills

Account management

Target-driven

Job description

Overview

Student Recruitment Officer

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Manchester Old Trafford M16 & Business School M3 (with UK travel)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Reports to: Student Recruitment Manager

Our client does things differently. They're bold, brave, and inclusive and they're on a mission to revolutionise higher education. If you're passionate about connecting with people, thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, and love the thrill of turning interest into action, this is a role for you.

What You\'ll Be Doing

As a Student Recruitment Officer, you\'ll be at the forefront of their growth strategy driving student numbers through dynamic outreach, strategic account management, and high-impact presentations. You\'ll be a brand ambassador, building relationships with schools, colleges, communities, and prospective students across the UK.

• Sales-focused recruitment: Own your pipeline, nurture leads, and convert interest into enrolments.
• Target-driven performance: Work to clear KPIs and growth targets across allocated regions and accounts.
• Engaging presentations: Represent our client at events, delivering inspiring talks that spark curiosity and drive applications.
• Strategic partnerships: Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and support ongoing student referrals.
• Collaborative working: Partner with admissions, marketing, and student experience teams to deliver a seamless applicant journey.

What They\'re Looking For

• Experienced in sales, business development or student recruitment, with a consultative approach.
• A confident presenter with exceptional communication skills.
• Motivated by targets and KPIs and thrives in a performance-led environment.
• Passionate about making higher education accessible to all.
• A natural relationship-builder with a flair for account management.

Why Our Client?

They\'re not your traditional university. Co-founded by the Class of \"92 and backed by Lancaster University, they\'re redefining what it means to learn, grow and succeed. You\'ll be part of a team that\'s inclusive, innovative and impact-driven where your ideas matter and your ambition is celebrated.

Additional Info

• Evening and weekend work, plus UK travel, is required.
• They\'re committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• This role requires an enhanced DBS.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is valued and supported. They welcome applications from all backgrounds. They are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all identities and experiences.

Please note that our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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