Company: Planet Education Networks
Job Title: Student Recruitment and Outreach Advisor
Location: ONSITE, London, UK (E14, 9FJ)
Salary: £30K to £40K per annum (Depending on experience) + Performance Bonus
Employment Type: Full Time, Monday to Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm)
About Us
Planet Education Networks (PEN Group) is a dynamic network of higher education institutions, partner universities and recruitment affiliates comprising of over 40 companies operating primarily across the UK. We are committed to providing high-quality education and student support across our campuses in the UK, alongside a global presence in Ireland, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nigeria.
We are a fast-growing, international team committed to collaboration, innovation, and service excellence. With a deep understanding of UK education systems and student needs, PEN Group helps deliver consistent and high-quality support across all of PEN’s institutions and partners - including Elizabeth School of London, Victoria College of Arts and Design, William College, Univive and more. We are a diverse and multinational company and seeking like-minded, passionate individuals to help us progress even further.
As we continue to expand, we are looking for a dynamic Student Marketing & Recruitment Executive to join our team. This role is focused on converting prospective student enquiries into successful enrolments through effective sales, relationship management and marketing outreach.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Conversion: Manage and convert student enquiries into enrolments through proactive follow-ups, calls, texts, emails, face-to-face meetings, etc.
- Target Achievement: Consistently meet and exceed student recruitment targets on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Admissions Support: Guide students through the admissions process, providing accurate information, ensuring appropriate documentation and a smooth application journey.
- Marketing Outreach: Collaborate with the marketing teams to deliver campaigns that generate high-quality leads for student recruitment.
- CRM Management: Track leads and applications using the company’s CRM system, maintaining up-to-date and accurate records.
- Events & Fairs: Represent the institution at student fairs, open days and recruitment events.
- Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with prospective students and recruitment partners to maximise conversions.
- Market Insight: Provide feedback on student trends and competitor activities to support strategy development.
Qualification & Skills
- Previous experience in student recruitment, sales, or marketing (education sector preferred).
- Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Confident in handling objections and closing enrolments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- A results-driven, motivated, and professional attitude.
If you are passionate about education and skilled at converting interest into successful student enrolments, we’d love to hear from you!
