Student Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator

BIMM University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (FTE)

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BIMM University in Manchester is seeking a Part-Time Student Recruitment and Promotions Officer to support recruitment and conversion objectives. You will help deliver outreach activities, recruitment events and promotional campaigns that engage prospective students and guide them through their decision journey.

Working with the Head of School and the Student Recruitment and Promotions team, you’ll plan open days, schools events, campus tours and digital promotions, building strong relationships

Qualifications

• Experience in student recruitment, outreach, events, marketing, admissions or a similar customer-facing role.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage a wide range of audiences.
• Experience presenting information to groups and acting as a professional representative of an organisation.
• Confidence working independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team.
• Good administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and other digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and deliver outreach activity with schools, colleges and other key partners.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with teachers, careers advisers and other stakeholders to support student engagement and recruitment.
• Represent BIMM University at careers fairs, exhibitions, workshops, talks and other recruitment events.
• Provide accurate information, advice and guidance to prospective students and their supporters.
• Coordinate a range of recruitment and conversion events, including Open Days, applicant events, experience days and virtual activities.
• Support the recruitment and management of Student Ambassadors involved in events and promotional activity.
• Welcome prospective students and visitors through campus tours and other on-campus experiences.
• Contribute to recruitment and promotional campaigns across digital channels, including social media.
• Produce and coordinate content such as student stories, event promotion, campus news and other local marketing activity.
• Work collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues to support recruitment, marketing and conversion initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment activity, event attendance, enquiries and prospective student engagement.
• Evaluate outreach, recruitment and promotional activity, producing reports on outcomes, lead generation and event performance.
• Assist with the administration and scheduling of auditions and interviews, working closely with academic teams and Admissions colleagues.
• Experience in student recruitment, outreach, events, marketing, admissions or a similar customer-facing role.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage a wide range of audiences.
• Experience presenting information to groups and acting as a professional representative of an organisation.
• Confidence working independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team.
• Good administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and other digital systems.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A flexible approach, including a willingness to support occasional evening and weekend events.
• At BIMM University, we are more than just an educational institution; we are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.
• Salary: £26,520 - £32,240 per annum (FTE), This is a part-time position working 18.75 hours per week. As this role supports our events and outreach programme, evening and weekend working may be required.

Skills

Student recruitment

Event delivery

Marketing

Communications

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Job description

BIMM University in Manchester is seeking a Part-Time Student Recruitment and Promotions Officer to support recruitment and conversion objectives. You will help deliver outreach activities, recruitment events and promotional campaigns that engage prospective students and guide them through their decision journey.

Working with the Head of School and the Student Recruitment and Promotions team, you’ll plan open days, schools events, campus tours and digital promotions, building strong relationships