Student Recruitment Manager
Employment: Full‑time. Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level. Function: Human Resources. Industries: Advertising Services.
Location: South Region (United Kingdom). Salary: £39,000 - £50,440.
About The Role
As the Student Recruitment Manager for the South Region, you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategies that ensure our client meets their undergraduate and postgraduate student recruitment targets. This is a high‑impact position where your leadership skills and strategic thinking will drive a team of Student Recruitment Leads and Officers to deliver exceptional recruitment activities.
What You’ll Do
* Develop and implement the client’s student recruitment strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and targets.
* Lead and manage a high‑performing student recruitment team, fostering a results‑driven and supportive environment.
* Collaborate with Marketing, Admissions, and other key stakeholders to ensure a seamless applicant experience.
* Monitor and evaluate recruitment activities using data‑driven insights to inform continuous improvement.
* Oversee the creation of materials and resources for campaigns, activities, and events to promote student recruitment.
* Manage budgets effectively, ensuring resources are used efficiently to maximise impact.
* Conduct competitor analysis to identify market trends, risks, and opportunities, positioning the client as a top choice for prospective students.
* Deputise for the Head of Student Recruitment as required, representing the function at senior levels.
What You’ll Bring
* A degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience.
* Extensive experience in higher education student recruitment, with a strong understanding of the recruitment lifecycle.
* Proven ability to develop and operationalise effective recruitment strategies.
* Excellent data analysis and reporting skills to evaluate and optimise recruitment efforts.
* Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high‑performing teams.
* In‑depth knowledge of sector recruitment practices and awareness of current HE policy issues.
* Budget management expertise and a commercially driven mindset.
* Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
* Flexibility to work outside standard hours for events or activities as needed.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
* SMART pension
* A comprehensive benefits package
Location Requirements
The successful candidate will ideally be based within one of the locations covered by this role (Brighton, Bristol, Essex or London). They will be expected to spend a minimum of three days per week attending events or working on a campus within their assigned region, ensuring each campus is visited at least once every fortnight.
EEO Statement
We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity and welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in the organisation.
Security Checks
All successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, an enhanced check and/or barred list may be required by statute and internal policy.
How To Apply
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