Student Recruitment Manager Europe and CIS in London

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and target driven Student Recruitment Manager to drive student recruitment from Europe, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Moldova and Mongolia for Kaplan Pathways products. Reporting directly to the Senior International Recruitment Manager, you’ll bring an unmatched understanding of international student recruitment with professional working background and knowledge and strong understanding of the market. You will be able to demonstrate an awareness of at least one major market in the region, and you will have excellent organisational skills and will be a self-starter with experience of working internationally.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Background in international education sales.
• Experience recruiting for or working with UK/US/Canada universities.
• University education.
• Awareness and understanding of the UK/US/Canada visa system.
• Fluency in English and another modern European language.
• Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, presentation and communication skills, across a wide range of audiences.
• Demonstrated team player with a “can do” attitude to overcoming obstacles.
• Goal-driven and results oriented profile.
• Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively under tight deadlines, under pressure and with competing priorities.
• The ability to identify and manage risk and knowing when to escalate areas of risk where applicable.
• Ability to learn independently and to master and apply new knowledge and skills quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadline, to meet challenging enrolment targets.
• Awareness and appreciation of cultural differences.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, self-motivated and committed to achieving organisational goals.
• Must be willing to travel extensively throughout the region very soon into the role.
• Flexibility with working hours including working over weekends when required.
• IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic working knowledge of AI tools and curiosity to learn and develop in this area.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with international students.
• Fluency in another European Modern Language.
• Experience of customer relationship management.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and paths for career progression.
• 24 days annual leave.
• An opportunity to bring your creativity and make your mark.
• Being part of our Kaplan Community – a truly global organisation working with teams from across the globe.
• A supportive environment in which to learn new skills and develop.
• Dynamic, international environment.
• Volunteering days.

How to apply:

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 19 July 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments:

At Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond. We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.