Senior Student Recruitment Officer - Events
Closing Date - 27/04/2025
Location - Stanford-le-Hope
Salary - £29,172 - £35,464

Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As Senior Student Recruitment Officer at their Performers College Essex Campus, you will be integral to the planning and execution of recruitment events that help prospective students make informed decisions about their education and future careers. Reporting to the Student Recruitment Lead, you'll manage and coordinate events including Open Days, post-application events, campus tours, and virtual engagement activities, all of which are vital touchpoints for their applicants and their supporters.

What You’ll Do:

• Organise and deliver exceptional on-campus and virtual recruitment events, ensuring a seamless experience for prospective students and guests.
• Take a lead in staffing and coordinating departmental representation for events, while actively supporting guests on-site.
• Deliver engaging campus tours for individuals, groups, and agents, presenting a welcoming and informative face for our client.
• Evaluate the success of recruitment activities, ensuring data is captured in their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for ongoing analysis.
• Recruit and train Student Ambassadors to support recruitment and outreach activities, helping to create an authentic connection with prospective students.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and create local content from events for our client’s social media channels, contributing to their vibrant online presence.
• Support the Student Recruitment Team during peak times, including Clearing and new student enrolment, ensuring a smooth recruitment cycle.

What You’ll Bring:

• A strong background in project and event management, particularly in customer-facing roles that drive measurable results.
• Experience in evaluating event outcomes and managing event budgets.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and confidence in public speaking, with experience presenting to large groups.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), along with experience in research and data analysis.
• A self-motivated and commercially driven mindset, with flexibility and adaptability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A background or strong interest in performing arts would be highly desirable.

Why Our Client

They are a values led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

How To Apply

Interested in this Senior Student Recruitment Officer opportunity, click apply and you will be redirected to our client’s careers website to complete your application.