Higher Education Student Recruitment Manager

We are looking for an ambitious Higher Education Student Recruitment Manager to lead recruitment, outreach and conversion activity at Barnsley College University Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver our Higher Education recruitment strategy, achieve ambitious student recruitment targets and support the sustainable growth of our University Centre.

You will lead the prospective student journey from initial enquiry through to enrolment, developing targeted activity that increases applications, offers, acceptances and enrolments.

Working closely with curriculum teams, Information, Advice and Guidance, Marketing and external partners, you will create effective progression routes and open opportunities for students, adults looking to upskill and employees seeking higher-level development.

The role will build strong strategic relationships with schools, colleges, employers, community organisations and other key stakeholders.

You will plan and evaluate recruitment events, outreach programmes and conversion campaigns, use CRM and admissions data to monitor performance, and turn insight into practical action.

You will also lead and develop the Higher Education Recruitment Team, ensuring activity is focused, collaborative and driven by measurable outcomes.