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Student Recruitment and Events Assistant, Woking
Client: Global Institute of Sport
Location: Woking, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 7
Posted: 06.06.2025
Expiry Date: 21.07.2025
Job Description:
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 aims to transform the global sports industry through innovative education and collaboration. We seek ambitious individuals to support our mission. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while engaging with prospective students worldwide, both online and at iconic sports stadiums globally.
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:
* Respond to enquiries from prospective students via email, phone, and social media platforms, providing timely and informative responses.
* Utilise agreed frameworks to assess lead suitability, ensuring they meet the criteria for further engagement.
* Build and nurture relationships with prospective students, providing information about courses, admissions, scholarships, and university life. Develop targeted email and phone campaigns to nurture leads and encourage progression through the recruitment funnel.
* Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate information on prospective students, tracking their journey from initial contact to application.
Events:
* Assist the Events Manager in planning, coordinating, and delivering 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 meet event requirements.
* Represent GIS at virtual and in-person events such as open days, school visits, recruitment fairs, and webinars.
* Assist in recruiting, training, and managing student ambassadors for events.
* Provide guidance and support to ambassadors, ensuring they are well-prepared and informed.
Communication and Engagement:
* Assist in creating and distributing promotional materials, including digital content, flyers, and event invitations.
* Monitor and respond to inquiries from prospective students, parents, and educators, delivering excellent 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 analyzing data from events and lead interactions to evaluate effectiveness and inform strategies.
Administrative Support:
* Provide general administrative assistance to the Recruitment Team and 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 engaging diverse audiences.
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* A proactive and adaptable approach to tasks.
* Previous experience in the sports industry or education.
* Experience in customer service or event coordination roles.
* Experience working towards targets or KPIs, with proven success in recruitment or sales roles.
* Familiarity with CRM systems and online event platforms.
Additional benefits include 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, 7 discretionary days over Christmas, access to GIS’s degrees or short courses, flexible hybrid work options, enhanced parental leave, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Alisa Khakhar, Head of Global Student Recruitment, at [emailprotected].
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