Overview
Youth Education Recruitment and Admissions Manager, Grade 8: £49,119 - £58,265 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum. Fixed-term (two years), full time (37.5 hours per week).
Saïd Business School is seeking an ambitious and motivated Recruitment and Admissions Manager to oversee the end-to-end recruitment and admissions process for our Oxford summer programmes for high school students aged 16–18. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth of our Youth Education portfolio by attracting outstanding students from around the world. You will design and deliver recruitment strategies, manage targeted marketing campaigns, build relationships with schools and agents, and ensure a responsive admissions process that upholds Oxford’s standards of academic excellence and integrity.
Operating at the intersection of marketing, recruitment and admissions, you will play a pivotal role in expanding the reach and impact of our programmes, ensuring that each cohort reflects the diversity, ambition and talent we aim to nurture.
Responsibilities
* Develop innovative recruitment approaches across domestic and international markets, leveraging schools, alumni, digital campaigns and events.
* Work with communications teams to design segmented campaigns (email, social, digital advertising) that resonate with diverse audiences.
* Build personalised lead-nurturing journeys through webinars, live chats and tailored communications to guide students from enquiry to enrolment.
* Partner with academic leads, University admissions and external stakeholders to deliver a best-in-class recruitment experience that aligns with Oxford’s policies and values.
* Monitor KPIs (applications, conversion, yield, engagement) and use insights to continuously refine strategies.
Qualifications and experience
You will have proven success in marketing, admissions or recruitment, ideally within education or youth programming. Experience in the UK or international school sector is a strong advantage. You will bring expertise in lead generation, CRM systems and digital marketing tools, alongside excellent copywriting and communication skills for engaging, student-focused content.
Further information
Further information on this role can be found in the job description.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays pro rata
* Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
* Discounted bus travel
* Subsidised onsite catering
* Plus, many other University benefits
Application requirements
All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.
For guidance and support, visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.
The closing date for applications is 29 September 2025 at 12.00 noon.
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Seniority
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education, Administrative, and Project Management
Industries
* Higher Education and Research Services
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