UK Student Recruitment Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in the UK is seeking a UK Student Recruitment Manager to develop and implement strategies for attracting and recruiting prospective students. You will engage with schools and represent the university at events. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as experience in student recruitment. The position offers a salary of £34,133 to £40,497 and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in student recruitment or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel and work outside regular hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing student recruitment strategies.
• Building relationships with prospective students, schools, and educational partners.
• Organizing and attending recruitment events and open days.
• Collaborating with marketing and admissions teams to promote the university.
• Monitoring recruitment activities and reporting on outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independence

Flexibility to travel

Job description

UK Student Recruitment Manager

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Salary: Grade 7 - £34,133 to £40,497 per annum depending on experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week). Flexible working options considered.

Job Description:

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been a leader in agricultural education for 180 years, known for its strong links with industry and innovative courses. We are seeking a UK Student Recruitment Manager to join our team in Cirencester. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract and recruit prospective students, engaging with schools, colleges, and other educational partners, and representing the university at various events.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Developing and executing student recruitment strategies.
2. Building relationships with prospective students, schools, and educational partners.
3. Organizing and attending recruitment events and open days.
4. Collaborating with marketing and admissions teams to promote the university.
5. Monitoring recruitment activities and reporting on outcomes.

Qualifications and experience required:

1. Experience in student recruitment or a related field.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Flexibility to travel and work outside regular hours when necessary.

EU work permit is required for this position. The application deadline is 29 September 2025.