Senior Student Counselor (Remote) in Altrincham

Location: Remote (United Kingdom)

Working Hours: Flexible

Engagement Type: Self-Employed Commission-Based Associate

Compensation: Commission Only (No Salary) with Performance Bonuses & Incentives

Right to Work: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years

Are you an experienced Overseas Education Counsellor with a passion for helping students achieve their international education goals? IM AMBASSADOR Consultants is a UK-based international education consultancy with operations across the United Kingdom, India, UAE, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nigeria. We partner with universities and educational institutions worldwide, supporting students through every stage of their study abroad journey with ethical guidance, professional counselling, and exceptional service.

As part of our continued expansion, we are seeking ambitious, self-motivated, and results-driven Senior Student Counsellors to join our growing UK network on a fully remote, self-employed commission-based basis. If you are passionate about international education, enjoy building relationships, and have the ability to generate student enquiries and convert them into successful enrolments, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Senior Student Counsellor, you will be responsible for recruiting and counselling prospective students who wish to pursue higher education overseas, as well as supporting students already based in the United Kingdom with further education opportunities. Our dedicated UK Admissions Team manages university applications, document verification, offer processing, admissions administration, and ongoing application support, allowing you to focus on student recruitment, business development, and professional counselling.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced education counsellors, recruitment consultants, education agents, or independent consultants who possess strong counselling skills, an established professional network, or the ability to generate high-quality student leads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional counselling to prospective students regarding overseas education opportunities.
• Assess student profiles and recommend suitable universities, courses, and study pathways.
• Advise students on study destinations including the UK, Australia, Canada, Europe, USA, UAE, Ireland, New Zealand, and other partner destinations.
• Guide UK home students, including those with Settled or Pre-Settled Status, on higher education opportunities within the UK and provide guidance on Student Finance England eligibility and application processes.
• Advise international students currently residing in the UK on further study opportunities, progression routes, and suitable university options available within the UK.
• Generate student enquiries through networking, referrals, social media, educational events, partnerships, and other business development activities.
• Conduct counselling sessions via telephone, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, or in person where appropriate.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with students, parents, schools, colleges, employers, and referral partners.
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, consultations, and follow-up activities.
• Work closely with our UK Admissions Team to ensure a seamless student journey from enquiry through to enrolment.
• Achieve agreed student recruitment targets while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical student counselling.

What We Provide:

• Competitive commission structure with uncapped earning potential.
• Performance-based bonuses and additional incentives.
• Comprehensive product and university training.
• Ongoing support from our experienced UK Admissions Team.
• Access to an extensive portfolio of international university partners.
• Flexible remote working from anywhere within the United Kingdom.
• Professional development and continuous training opportunities.
• The opportunity to grow with an internationally expanding education consultancy.

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in overseas education counselling or international student recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of international higher education requirements (essential).
• Experience advising on one or more additional destinations such as Australia, Canada, USA, Europe, Ireland, UAE, or New Zealand would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Student Finance England and UK higher education pathways for home students is highly desirable.
• Experience counselling international students already residing in the UK on progression and further study opportunities would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication, counselling, sales, and relationship-building skills.
• A proven ability to generate student enquiries and convert them into successful enrolments.
• A self-motivated, target-driven approach with the ability to work independently.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, ethics, and customer service.
• The legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Why Join Us?

At IM AMBASSADOR Consultants, our mission is to make international education accessible to students who aspire to study, travel, and build successful global careers. We believe every student deserves honest advice, ethical guidance, and access to quality educational opportunities. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and student care in everything we do. By joining IM AMBASSADOR Consultants, you will become part of a growing international organisation that values ethical recruitment, continuous professional development, collaboration, and delivering exceptional outcomes for students worldwide.

Important Information:

This is a self-employed, commission-only associate opportunity and does not include a fixed salary, holiday pay, pension, sick pay, or other employee benefits. Earnings are based solely on successful student enrolments and any applicable performance incentives. This opportunity is best suited to experienced professionals who are comfortable working independently in a performance-based environment with uncapped earning potential. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. If you are passionate about international education and are ready to build a rewarding career with a growing global organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.