Student Recruitment Manager, UK Domestic

South East London
Abbey DLD Group of Colleges
Full-time

Summary

We are looking to appoint a Student Recruitment Manager (UK Domestic), based at DLD College London and Abbey College Cambridge, to start as soon as possible.

Detail

Job Title: Student Recruitment Manager, UK Domestic

Reports to: Senior Regional Manager, UK & Europe

Location: At least 2 days per week at DLD College, London and at least 2 days per week at Abbey College Cambridge

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £45-50,000 + £10,000 non-contractual performance related bonus

Application Deadline: 14th February 2025, interviews will be held w/c 17th February 2025; however, interviews will take place as we receive applications, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum and bank holidays.

Other: Travel to Cambridge is covered for London based candidates, travel to London is covered for Cambridge based candidates.

Abbey DLD Group of Colleges

The Abbey DLD Group of Colleges (ADLD) consists of three independent sixth form colleges located in Cambridge, London, and Manchester, offering a wide range of academic study programmes.

Each college has its own unique personality, but they are united by a set of common goals. At Abbey DLD we strive to achieve the highest academic standards whilst providing a welcoming, safe, high-quality learning and boarding experience for students from around the world. Our aim is to help our students achieve the academic success needed to progress to the UK and the world’s top universities, whilst also developing the personal skills and qualities to succeed at university and beyond.

We offer a range of programmes including GCSEs, A Levels, Foundation and BTEC courses to both domestic and international students. Full details can be found on the Abbey DLD website http://www.abbeycolleges.co.uk/.

Abbey College Cambridge

Abbey College Cambridge provides a first-class British education in an international environment. With over 400 students from more than 40 countries studying with us, our students are united by one ambition: to enter the UK’s top universities. We offer a range of courses for students aged between 13 – 21 years and have developed and maintained an outstanding record of academic success. Our students’ exceptional A Level pass rates mean that we have been consistently placed at the top of college league tables since 1997.

DLD College London

DLD College London is a co-educational, independent day and boarding school situated in the heart of London. Our multi-award-winning provision is available to students age 13-19, and is taught in a futuristic building with cutting-edge facilities and 5* urban boarding on-site, located opposite the Houses of Parliament on the vibrant South Bank. With a healthy mix of domestic and international, boarding and day students, we boast a diverse student body, with many progressing to join some of the finest universities.

Overview of the role

The candidate should have a background in working in an international college or boarding school environment, and experience of student recruitment. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on the promotion of key aspects of the school’s outstanding educational provision.

You will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment of domestic students to the college and will be able to identify and successfully implement creative recruitment initiatives in a competitive market, ensuring that annual enrolment targets are met.

You will represent Abbey College Cambridge and DLD College London to visitors coming into the college, will lead tours, coordinate recruitment events, manage bursaries and scholarships and promote the College on a face-to-face basis, as well as digitally. You will also provide support to the international recruitment team, will visit and develop partnerships with local schools and will represent Abbey College Cambridge and DLD College London at events.

This is a full-time position with attractive benefits available for an immediate start. The candidate will be required to split their time between Cambridge and London each week, with 2 days in Cambridge and 3 days in London per week.

Key responsibilities

· Day-to-day management of all domestic enquiries and applications, ensuring a response time in line with existing SLA’s.

· Develop and deliver a strategic sales plan which identify and develop new recruitment channels e.g. online campaigns, school partnerships, taster days and referrals, and ensures domestic recruitment targets are met.

· Establish strong partnerships with local UK prep schools with a view to increasing new enrolments.

· Represent Abbey College Cambridge and DLD College London at events and exhibitions. This may occasionally involve travel during weekends and school holidays.

· Arrange and conduct visitor tours of Abbey College Cambridge and DLD College London, both for domestic and international visitors, delivering superior customer service to all visitors to the college.

· Regularly feedback to senior management via sales reports and international sales meetings engagement.

· Be available to support domestic recruitment for Abbey College Manchester, and UK International recruitment as required.

Skills Required

· Results oriented, with a proven track record of meeting sales targets.

· Experience of working within an international college or boarding school environment.

· Excellent sales management, communication, and presentation skills.

· Able to introduce creative market leading initiatives.

· Proactive, able to create sales opportunities.

· Solutions focused, able to identify and remove sales barriers.

· Trustworthy, with a positive, can-do attitude.

· Passionate about the Abbey DLD product offering.

The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post and Abbey DLD Group of Colleges.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Personal Pension Plan (7% employer contribution)

Discounted school fees

Regular social events

Season Ticket Loans

Eye Care

Gym Scheme

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ADC you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, individuals are supported regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. You will provide a service which ensures equality of opportunity promoting and demonstrating the principles of equal opportunity, including encouraging diversity and tackling discrimination and sensitivity to the environment.

How to Apply

Please submit an application through our website https://www.abbeycolleges.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/. You will be required to attach a covering statement detailing why you believe you have the necessary skills to be successful in this position. Alternatively, email your CV and cover letter to jobs@abbeydld.co.uk.