Student Recruitment Manager

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Student Recruitment Manager to join our vibrant team at Central Saint Martins (CSM). In this role, you will plan and manage student recruitment activity that contributes to the University's mission of empowering individuals to shape culture, society and the economy through creativity. You will design and deliver a comprehensive engagement strategy that integrates both in-person and digital approaches, including digital workshops, portfolio advice sessions, student counselling and advisory support for prospective students from target schools, colleges and regions.

You will also be responsible for planning and delivering a programme of College open days that effectively showcases CSM, ensuring accessible opportunities for prospective students regardless of location. This will include coordinating campus tours and visits, as well as overseeing participation in key global recruitment events such as UCAS, British Council and other higher education guidance events.

Working closely with the Student Marketing Manager, you will develop and implement a cohesive strategy to support progression from the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, while liaising directly with CSM course teams to coordinate recruitment activity and manage the Student Ambassador programme.

About you

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and bring strong knowledge of art and design, creative arts in higher education, and the wider creative and cultural industries. You will have a clear understanding of the skills and approaches required to work effectively with schools and colleges in a liaison capacity, along with insight into the key issues shaping art and design education across secondary, further education and higher education contexts.

You will have proven experience of developing and delivering a broad portfolio of higher education recruitment activity in response to changing market needs, with the ability to evaluate impact and continuously improve outcomes against defined objectives. You will be confident in communicating complex ideas clearly and persuasively, tailoring your approach to different audiences and simplifying information where required without losing meaning.

You will also have experience of using CRM systems to manage student enquiries from initial contact through to enrolment, as well as experience of building and maintaining effective internal and external networks. This includes developing productive relationships across teams and organisations to support collaboration, influence decision-making and enhance delivery. Experience of managing, supervising or mentoring staff is also essential.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn; a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.