UK Student Recruitment Manager

TipTopJob; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cirencester seeks a UK Student Recruitment Manager to drive student recruitment and manage impactful events. The role requires a degree and proven experience in recruitment and events management, along with strong leadership skills. You'll work collaboratively with teams to enhance the student journey and represent the university at key events. Flexible working options available and a competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Proven success in student recruitment and events management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• A proactive, data-driven mindset with a passion for education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of open days and recruitment events.
• Oversee the CRM system to enhance the student journey.
• Collaborate with academic teams on targeted recruitment activities.

Skills

Event management

Student recruitment

CRM systems

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Salary: Grade 7 : A GBP 34,133 to A GBP 40,497 per annum depending on experience

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

The Royal Agricultural University RAU has been at the forefront of agricultural education for 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land:based sector.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for student recruitment and a flair for delivering impactful events? Do you thrive in a fast:paced, collaborative environment where your ideas and leadership can shape the future of higher education? If so, we want to hear from you

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU), nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, is seeking an ambitious and experienced UK Student Recruitment Manager to lead our home student recruitment and conversion strategy. This is your opportunity to make a real difference:driving undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment, managing high:profile events, and building meaningful relationships with schools, colleges, and prospective students across the UK.

What Youll Do

• Lead the planning and delivery of open days, offer holder events, and national recruitment fairs.
• Manage and inspire the UK Student Recruitment Officer.
• Oversee our CRM system to enhance the student journey and boost conversion.
• Collaborate with academic teams and external partners to deliver engaging, targeted recruitment activity.
• Represent RAU at key events and be the face of our recruitment efforts.
  
  

What Were Looking For

• A degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven success in student recruitment, events management, and CRM systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• A proactive, data:driven mindset with a passion for education and widening access to Higher Education.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
  
  

Why RAU?

Youll join a supportive, forward:thinking External Relations team at a University with a proud heritage, a bold vision for the future and the chance to shape the student experience at one of the UKs most distinctive institutions. We offer a competitive salary, a 35 : hour working week and a range of other generous benefits.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please proceed through the following link where you will be redirected to our website to complete your application.

rau.ac.uk/about:rau/work:for:us

Interviews : Thursday 11 September 2025

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under:represented within the RAU at this level.