Student Recruitment Manager

The opportunity

The successful candidate will plan and manage the student recruitment activity of Central Saint Martins (CSM) that will contribute towards the University’s goal of bringing a high-quality creative education to more students than ever before. This will include: the development of a schools and colleges engagement strategy; the planning, management and implementation of all open days, campus visits, campus tours and offer holder events; working with the Student Marketing Manager on a cohesive and comprehensive plan to support progression for our Foundation Diploma in Art and Design students; liaising directly with CSM course teams in order to fulfil student recruitment activity; the management of the CSM Student Ambassador programme; and the planning and management of attendance at  key recruitment events including UCAS, British Council and other HE focussed guidance events.

About you

Before completing an application form, candidates should please download the candidate information pack and the job description/person specification for the role and read the full list of requirements and selection criteria before applying, as this will be the criteria on which your application will be assessed.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent 
• Knowledge of art and design, creative arts in higher education and the creative and cultural industries 
• Knowledge of specific approaches and skills required to work with schools and colleges in a liaison role. A good understanding of the issues affecting art and design education within the secondary, further education (FE) and higher education (HE) sector 
• Experience of developing and implementing a varied schedule of HE recruitment activities in response to market developments, with an evidenced capacity to evaluate success and improve outcomes and adherence to objectives 
• Demonstrable experience of communicating ideas clearly and persuasively, explaining complicated matters simply, tailoring delivery methods/media to suit an audience’s needs and understanding
• Experience of utilising CRM systems for the effective management of student enquiries from pre- application to enrolment
• Experience of leading and developing internal and external networks, actively seeking to build productive and enduring relationships between and within teams to strengthen working relationships and foster collaboration, influencing events and decisions
• Experience of managing and/or coaching or mentoring staff 

If you have any questions about this role, please contact: Jonathan Moore, Head of Student Marketing and Recruitment, by email: j.f.moore@csm.arts.ac.uk

UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.

University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the CSM Resourcing Team on: 0207 514 7885 or email: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2021. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality. 

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance. 

Our culture

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.

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