Overview
Job title: Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer at Coventry University. This role is based in London and involves recruitment activity across the Northwest and Southwest regions, with regional responsibilities and travel to maximise recruitment opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Undertake student recruitment activity across designated regions (Northwest and Southwest London) to deliver against recruitment targets.
* Develop and expand network and sales channels, delivering against regional recruitment plans and targets.
* Collaborate with the Senior Student Engagement and Recruitment Manager to contribute to regional recruitment plans and strategies.
* Represent Coventry University Group locally by attending exhibitions, career conventions, and presenting at schools/colleges to achieve annual recruitment targets.
* Develop and extend links with educational institutions and other organisations relevant to recruitment.
* Travel regularly within the designated region to maximise sales opportunities; work pattern is five days over seven, including evenings and weekends as required.
Successful Candidate
* Result-focused and target-driven with a proven track record in sales and developing medium- to long-term markets and pipelines.
* Experience in a similar target-based commercial/educational sales role with success in selling high-value and complex services to diverse customers.
* Excellent persuasive and influencing skills (oral, written, and presentation) with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence at senior levels.
* Strong organizational, planning, change and project management skills; willingness to travel and a flexible approach to work.
* Enhanced DBS check is required.
Benefits
* New Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 additional days).
* 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants.
* CU Reward Scheme – discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers.
* Cycle To Work scheme.
Additional Information
Mode: Permanent, Full Time. Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £25,870 up to £35,758 per annum (dependent upon experience) plus up to 10% discretionary bonus, with London Allowance. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.
Application Closing Date: 11/09/2025.
Division/Department: CU Recruitment & Admissions Limited (CURA), CURA Global Student Recruitment.
Our Mission and Culture: Coventry University is a global Education Group with a mission of Creating Better Futures, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education
* Industries: Higher Education
This role is based in London and requires the ability to travel within the region and work evenings/weekends as required.
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