Student Recruitment Officer/Business Development Executive

Smart Move Education Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive commission structure

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to travel for business development

Job summary

Smart Move Education Group Ltd is seeking a full-time Business Development Executive / Student Recruitment Officer in London and Birmingham. This role involves managing client accounts and building strong relationships with students and universities to support their application processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in international student recruitment, strong communication skills, and be fluent in Romanian or Bulgarian. Join a collaborative team with opportunities for career progression in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or international student recruitment.
• Strong understanding of the UK higher education market preferred.
• Ability to build long-term professional relationships.
• Target-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and build relationships with students and universities.
• Oversee the end-to-end university application process.
• Provide consultation and guidance to prospective students.
• Monitor account progress and handle client needs efficiently.

Skills

Client management and relationship-building skills

Strong communication and consultation abilities

Organizational and multitasking skills

Knowledge of university admissions processes

Experience in preparing and reviewing documents

Public speaking or presentation skills

Fluency in Romanian/Bulgarian

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job 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

• 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