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06.06.2025

21.07.2025

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Location: Hybrid (Remote + Wembley Stadium London Headquarters)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports to: Head of Global Student Recruitment

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their dream careers in the sports industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment? If so, we invite you to apply to join the Global Institute of Sport (GIS), the world’s leading sports education provider, as a Student Recruitment and Events Assistant.

GIS is on a mission to transform the global sports industry through innovative education and collaboration, and we need ambitious individuals to help us achieve this. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while working with prospective students who are looking to study with us online and at iconic sports stadiums globally to achieve their career goals.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a talented, ambitious Student Recruitment and Events Assistant to support our recruitment strategies by engaging with prospective students globally, representing GIS at events and building strong relationships with our audiences. You’ll play a key role in executing recruitment campaigns, managing our CRM system, driving student engagement across various communication platforms and ensuring the seamless delivery of student recruitment events, providing administrative support and logistical coordination

Key Responsibilities

Lead Qualification and Sales Funnel Management:

• Initial Engagement: Respond to enquiries from prospective students via email, phone, and social media platforms, providing timely and informative responses.

• Lead Qualification: Utilise agreed frameworks to assess the suitability of leads, ensuring they meet the criteria for further engagement.

• Nurturing Campaigns: Build and nurture relationships with prospective students providing them with information about our courses, admissions, scholarships, and university life. Develop and execute targeted email and phone communication campaigns to nurture leads, providing them with relevant information and encouraging progression through the recruitment funnel.

• CRM Management: Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate information on prospective students, tracking their journey through the recruitment funnel from initial contact to application.

Events:

• Assist the Events Manager in planning, coordinating, and delivering a variety of recruitment events, including open days, webinars, school visits, and campus tours.

• Support logistical arrangements for both in-person and virtual events, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to timelines.

• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure all event requirements are met.

• Represent GIS at virtual and in-person events such as open events, school visits, recruitment fairs, and webinars.

• Assist in the recruitment, training, and management of student ambassadors to support at events.

• Provide guidance and support to ambassadors, ensuring they are well-prepared and informed about their roles.

Communication and Engagement:

• Assist in the creation and distribution of promotional materials, including digital content, flyers, and event invitations.

• Monitor and respond to inquiries from prospective students, parents, and educators, providing exceptional customer service and information.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate information on prospective students and event attendees.

• Assist in gathering and analysing data from events and lead interactions to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategies.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative assistance to the Recruitment Team and the Events Manager.

• Manage event-related documentation, including budgets, schedules, and attendee lists.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• You are aligned with our EPICC values: https://gis.sport/about/our-vision-mission-and-values/

• You hold a university degree or relevant qualification, ideally in a related subject.

• Knowledge and strong interest in the sports industry, education, student recruitment and event management

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience communicating with diverse audiences.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• A proactive and adaptable approach to tasks.

• Previous work experience in the sports industry or education

• Previous experience in customer service or event coordination roles.

• Experience of working towards targets or KPIs, with proven success in recruitment or sales roles.

• Familiarity with CRM systems and online event platforms.

• Annual leave: 30 days annual leave plus public holidays and a further 7 discretionary days over the Christmas period

• Professional development: Access to GIS’s part-time degrees or short courses as part of your ongoing development.

• Flexible working: hybrid work options available

• Parental Leave: Enhanced parental leave

• Other: Cycle to work scheme.

To apply for this role please send your CV and covering letter to Alisa Khakhar, Head of Global Student Recruitment [emailprotected]