Student Recruitment Consultant

Reporting To: Branch Manager or Business Development Manager

Location: 11, Beaufort Court, Admirals Way, London, E14 9XL

Salary: £26,200 for 37.5 hours per week

SOC Code: 3562 Human resources and industrial relations officers

Main responsibilities include:

As a Student Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for promoting and recruiting students to join our partner institutions. You will act as a liaison between prospective students and our admissions department. You will develop strategies to increase enrollment and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, and universities to enroll students.

• You will be researching pay discrepancies, efficiency bonuses, and other types of compensation in regard to recruitment consultants.
• You will propose personnel and higher industrial education relations policies, help implement them in student recruitment, and draft staff handbooks.
• The role involves aiding in discussions between the recruitment management team and managers in order to recruit a new applicant.
• Interview new applicants, and check references and required documents in order to finalize them.
• The position involves providing guidance on matters such as new employee training and recruitment, negotiating protocols, agreements, and other personnel and industrial relations matters.
• The job entails handling grievance and disciplinary procedures, as well as overseeing employee welfare and counseling services.
• Collaborate with other departments within the institution to ensure that the recruitment process runs smoothly.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in recruitment and implement innovative strategies to attract new applicants.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make recommendations for improvement.

Requirements for the role:

Mandatory Experience and Qualifications

• The Minimum level of qualification needed for the new worker is RQF Level 3 or above in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in student recruitment or admissions, preferably in a higher education setting.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in student recruitment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software.