Student Recruitment Officer 0.5FTE. Job in Camden Education & Training Jobs

THE ROYAL CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading performing arts institution in London seeks a part-time Student Recruitment Officer to attract applicants for its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The role involves relationship management with schools and colleges, and significant event planning for recruitment activities like open days and exhibitions. Ideal candidates will have experience in student recruitment and event management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in student recruitment within higher education.
• Ability to manage significant events like open days and exhibitions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the School's work in attracting applications to degree programmes.
• Develop engaging opportunities for prospective students.
• Plan and deliver a variety of recruitment activities.

Skills

Student recruitment experience

Event management

Relationship building

Understanding of higher education challenges

Job description

Student Recruitment Officer - Part time 0.5 FTE

Salary: Grade 5 - £19,680 - £21,552 per annum (commensurate to experience) including London Weighting. The full time equivalent for Grade 5 £39,361 - £43,104 per annum.

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, is seeking an experienced student recruitment professional to support the School's work in attracting applications to its undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

The postholder will develop engaging opportunities for prospective students to learn more about Central and the value of specialist performing arts training. A key aspect of the role will be building and maintaining strong relationships with schools and colleges, ensuring Central is a recognised destination for students considering higher education in the performing arts.

Event management is a significant part of the position. The successful candidate will take a lead in planning and delivering a wide range of recruitment activities, including large-scale open days, UCAS exhibitions, school and college visits, and online events.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in student recruitment within higher education, together with an understanding of the needs and challenges faced by prospective students as they explore their options.

Reporting to the Student Recruitment and Marketing Manager, this role will make a key contribution to inspiring the next generation of performing arts practitioners and strengthening applications across Central's portfolio of degree programmes.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please email Elaine Sedgwick, Student Recruitment and Marketing Manager, on

HOW TO APPLY

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Please ensure you apply by midday on Tuesday 18 th November 2025

It is anticipated that interviews and assessments will take place on Monday 8 th December 2025

We aim to shortlist all applications within 2 weeks of the advert closing date. If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.