Student Recruitment Officer/Business Development Executive

Smart Move Education Group Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission structure

Career progression

Exposure to international education

Travel for business development

Job summary

Smart Move Education Group Ltd, a British Council–certified student recruitment consultancy with offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester, is hiring a Business Development Executive / Student Recruitment Officer. The role is full-time and on-site in the London and Birmingham areas, UK, focusing on client accounts and applicant guidance.

The ideal candidate will manage relationships with students and universities, oversee the application process, and provide expert guidance while leveraging

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, or international student recruitment.
• Strong understanding of the UK higher education market.
• Candidates must be living in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
• Romanian/Bulgarian language skills are preferred.
• English fluency essential; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and build relationships with students, universities, and stakeholders.
• Oversee end-to-end university application process and provide consultation.
• Monitor account progress and respond to client needs promptly and professionally.

Skills

Client management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Smart Move Education Group is a British Council–certified student recruitment consultancy with offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Dedicated to supporting students in selecting the right universities and courses in the UK, we provide free, high-quality advice and assistance throughout the application process. Our services include tailored university and course guidance, document preparation, scholarship support, and admissions preparation. Recognized for excellence, we are a British Council Approved consultancy, a UCAS Registered Centre, and were awarded Student Recruitment Consultancy of the Year 2024 at the HR & Employment Awards.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Business Development Executive / Student Recruitment Officer based in the London and Birmingham areas, United Kingdom.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client accounts and building strong relationships with students, universities, and key stakeholders. Responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end university application process, providing consultation and guidance to prospective students, monitoring account progress, and ensuring all client needs are handled efficiently and professionally.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in Romanian, Bulgarian and Portuguese and currently residing in the United Kingdom.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Candidates with existing networks within the Romanian and Bulgarian community and a strong understanding of the European student market will be highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Client management and relationship-building skills
• Strong communication and consultation abilities
• Organizational and multitasking skills to handle multiple client accounts
• Knowledge of university admissions processes and scholarship programs
• Experience in preparing and reviewing documents, such as personal statements
• Proficiency in data entry and account monitoring
• Public speaking or presentation skills for event participation
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; experience in the education sector is an advantage

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or international student recruitment
• Strong understanding of the UK higher education market (preferred)
• Romanian/Bulgarian language skills are preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build long-term professional relationships
• The candidate must already be living in the UK.
• The candidate must already have the right to work in the UK.
• Target-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus)

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Attractive commission structure
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Exposure to international education markets
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to travel for business development activities