Student Recruitment Officer

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their dream careers in the sports industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment? If so, we invite you to apply to join the Global Institute of Sport (GIS), the world’s leading sports education provider, as a Student Recruitment Officer.

GIS is on a mission to transform the global sports industry through innovative education and collaboration, and we need ambitious individuals to help us achieve this. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while working with students worldwide.

The Role:

As a Student Recruitment Officer, you will support our recruitment strategies by engaging with prospective students, representing GIS at recruitment events, and building strong relationships with students and educational partners. You’ll play a key role in executing recruitment campaigns, managing our CRM system, and driving student engagement across various communication platforms such as email, social media, and direct outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with prospective students globally through email, phone, and social media, maintaining a high level of interaction using our CRM system.
• Build and nurture relationships with prospective students, providing them with information about our courses, admissions, scholarships, and university life through 1-to-1 consultations.
• Represent GIS at virtual and in-person events such as open events, school visits, recruitment fairs, and webinars.
• Create and deliver engaging presentations to prospective students and key influencers, both online and in person.
• Assist in the planning and execution of recruitment campaigns in collaboration with Recruitment Managers and the Marketing team.
• Help create, distribute and manage recruitment materials (e.g., flyers, prospectuses, digital content) tailored to different audience segments.
• Monitor and analyse recruitment data to provide insights and recommendations for refining recruitment strategies.
• Work with international offices and external recruitment agencies to support student recruitment in the US, Australia, and other key regions.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity to adapt recruitment strategies accordingly.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Marketing, Business, Education, Communications, or Sports Management.
• Proven experience in student recruitment, admissions, or a similar customer-facing role preferably within education or the sports industry.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience communicating with diverse audiences.
• A track record of working towards targets or KPIs, with proven success in recruitment or sales roles.

Staff Benefits:

• OTE (On-Target Earnings): Enhance your salary through performance-based incentives.
• Annual Leave: 30 days of annual leave plus public holidays and an additional 7 discretionary days.
• Birthday Day Off: Celebrate your birthday with an extra day off.
• Pension Scheme: Company contributions to help you save for the future.
• Staff Development: Study GIS degrees or short courses to further your professional development.
• Friends and Family Discounts: Discounts on GIS courses for friends and family
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.

How to Apply:

To apply and for more details please click the 'Apply' button (above) by Wednesday, 23rd October 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Alisa Khakhar, Head of Student Recruitment (a.khakhar@gis.sport).

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