Senior Student Recruitment Officer - Events - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

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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 Senior Student Recruitment Officer, you will be integral to the planning and execution of recruitment events that help prospective students make informed decisions about their education and future careers. Reporting to the Student Recruitment Lead, you'll manage and coordinate events including Open Days, post-application events, campus tours, and virtual engagement activities, all of which are vital touchpoints for our applicants and their supporters.

What You'll Do:
• Organise and deliver exceptional on-campus and virtual recruitment events, ensuring a seamless experience for prospective students and guests.
• Take a lead in staffing and coordinating departmental representation for events, while actively supporting guests on-site.
• Deliver engaging campus tours for individuals, groups, and agents, presenting a welcoming and informative face for BIMM University.
• Evaluate the success of recruitment activities, ensuring data is captured in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for ongoing analysis.
• Recruit and train Student Ambassadors to support recruitment and outreach activities, helping to create an authentic connection with prospective students.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and create local content from events for BIMM University's social media channels, contributing to our vibrant online presence.
• Support the Student Recruitment Team during peak times, including Clearing and new student enrolment, ensuring a smooth recruitment cycle.

What You'll Bring:
• A strong background in project and event management, particularly in customer-facing roles that drive measurable results.
• Experience in evaluating event outcomes and managing event budgets.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and confidence in public speaking, with experience presenting to large groups.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), along with experience in research and data analysis.
• A self-motivated and commercially driven mindset, with flexibility and adaptability to work independently and as part of a team.

This role is a fixed term contract to provide maternity cover starting January 2025

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Why BIMM University?

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

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.