Student Recruitment Lead

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As Student Recruitment Lead you will spearhead our student recruitment strategies and activity plans at the campus level. This pivotal role is integral to achieving our undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment targets while ensuring our efforts are student-focused and aligned with our institutional goals. You will play a key role in shaping the student journey from initial engagement to enrolment, supported by data-driven decision-making and collaborative teamwork.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and deliver activity schedules designed to meet the student recruitment targets for your campus and region.
• Team Leadership: Manage, develop, and motivate a high-performing Student Recruitment team, driving them to achieve campus-specific targets and KPIs.
• Data-Driven Insights: Collect, evaluate, and share performance data for recruitment initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and strategic alignment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Marketing, Recruitment, and Admissions teams to create a seamless applicant experience, ensuring alignment across all touchpoints.
• Outreach and Engagement: Design and oversee targeted activities and events, ensuring they actively engage under-represented groups and promote accessibility to higher education.
• Competitor Analysis: Conduct ongoing analysis of the education market to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and enhance BIMM’s position as a top-choice institution.
• Budget Management: Exercise efficient budgetary control over all recruitment activities to ensure cost-effective use of resources.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience and Expertise: Proven experience in a higher education student recruitment role, with a deep understanding of the student recruitment lifecycle, from enquiry to enrolment.
• Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies that respond to market trends and drive results.
• Leadership Skills: Experience managing and motivating teams to achieve performance goals, with a focus on collaboration and professional development.
• Analytical Ability: Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies and improvements.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional verbal communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Technological Proficiency: Competency with Microsoft Office tools and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), as well as familiarity with social media for promotional purposes.
• Flexibility: A commercially driven mindset, self-motivation, and a willingness to work outside standard hours for events and initiatives.

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Why BIMM University?

We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do:

Believe in Everyone, Challenge the Norm, Grow Together, Do the Right Thing, Own It

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.