Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer

Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer East Midlands Coventry University Group Salary - Competitive starting salary range from £24,670 up to £30,000 (dependant on experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered. Permanent, Full Time REF: 2277 Our Mission Coventry University is a global Education Group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. CURecruitment and Admissions Limited (part of the Coventry University Group) provides outstanding customer service, support, and engagement to future graduates across the globe from their very first point of enquiry to Coventry University Group through to their graduation while proactively supporting them at every step along the way. The Role Based in the East Midlands, as Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer you will undertake Student recruitment activity across the region, create and develop network and sales channels to deliver against student recruitment targets for your region. Working closely with the Senior Student Engagement and Recruitment Manager you will contribute to the development of the recruitment plans for the region for which you have responsibility while delivering allocated elements of regional strategies, driving performance to secure existing and new markets, recruitment pipelines and provide annual projections and recommendations for improvements. A truly sales focused role, collaborating with colleagues across the recruitment, conversation and admission teams, you will represent Coventry University Group locally attending exhibitions, career conventions, present at schools and colleges to achieve annual student recruitment targets, while developing and extending links with educational institutions and other applicable organisations across the East Midlandsregion. The working pattern for this role is five days over seven, including evenings and weekends as required. This regional based role will involve regular travel within your designated region to maximise sales opportunities for Coventry University Group Our Successful Candidate A results focused, target driven individualwitha proven record of accomplishment in sales with a focus of developing medium- to long-term markets and pipelines. You will have experience working in a similar target based commercial/educational sales role achieving ambitious performance targets selling high value and complex services to a variety of customers. Outstanding persuasion and influencing skills (including oral, written and presentation skills) with the ability to build strong relationships with key stake holders, influence, and debate at senior levels, to get the right result. Exceptional organisational, planning, change and project management skills are essential requirements for this role along with a wiliness to travel and a flexible approach to work. The Benefits As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes: Excellent Employers Pension Contribution 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days BUPA Cash Plan 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants CU Reward Scheme Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers New Electric Car Scheme Cycle To work scheme Our Culture As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all. Closing Date: 14 th October 2024 TPBN1_UKTJ