We’re Hiring: Recruitment Officer (Weekends)

Department: Student Recruitment Type of Contract: Permanent / Full-Time Changing Lives through Education What We Do: The Student Recruitment Department plays a key role in the growth and success of GBS by guiding our prospective students from interest to enrolment, ensuring they have the information, support and encouragement they need to take their next step in higher education. The Role: If you are passionate about people, motivated by deep conversations, and want a role where your work can change lives, this is your opportunity to help our students turn their goals into achievements. As a Student Recruitment Officer, you will be responsible for attracting prospective students and supporting current students in their progression to further study, driving both recruitment and retention. You will promote the institution and the Student Referral Scheme, provide personalised advice on courses and progression pathways, and guide students through the application, enrolment, and transition processes. Through proactive engagement and relationship-building, you will help students make informed decisions while contributing to recruitment, progression, and retention targets. Develop and implement effective student recruitment, progression, and retention strategies to achieve enrolment targets and increase continuing student enrolments. Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective and current students, providing timely guidance and support through phone, email, social media, and face-to-face interactions. Provide accurate and detailed information on academic programmes, progression pathways, admission requirements, funding options, student support services, and career development opportunities. Promote the institution, its programmes, and the Student Referral Scheme through presentations, workshops, information sessions, campus tours, recruitment events, and outreach activities. Proactively engage with prospective and existing students to identify recruitment and progression opportunities, supporting informed decision-making and successful student outcomes. Utilise CRM systems and other designated tools to manage student pipelines, track engagement and conversion activities, maintain accurate records, and deliver personalised follow-up communications. Collaborate with admissions teams, academic departments, programme leaders, and student support services to enhance the student experience and contribute to recruitment, progression, retention, and conversion targets. Knowledge of the education landscape, admission processes, and financial aid options. Proficiency in using various digital platforms, social media, and CRM systems for recruitment purposes. Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a passion for helping students achieve their educational goals. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel to attend recruitment events as required. Familiarity with data analysis and reporting is a plus. Familiarity of working with data analysis and reporting highly desirable. Student Recruitment, Conversation and Progression Targets Lead Generation, Student Engagement and Outreach Pipeline Management and Conversation Performance Data Accuracy, CRM Management and Process Improvement The Student Recruitment Officer will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: To GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. to GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities to minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy. Time off that fits your lifestyle - 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), 1-day extra day of leave per year of service (up to 5 days), and Buy/Sell additional holidays (up to 5 days) ...