Recruitment and Admissions Manager, MBA and MiF

at  London Business School

DO YOU THRIVE WORKING IN A BUSY ENVIRONMENT, WITH EXCEPTIONAL RELATIONSHIP BUILDING SKILLS?

London Business School are thrilled to be recruiting for two collaborative Recruitment and Admissions Managers (1 post for MBA, 1 post for MiF) to join Degree Education until December 2025 due to internal mobility.
The main purpose of the role is to work as part of the MBA/MiF Recruitment & Admissions Team selecting the highest quality MBA/MiF class from the applicant pool, building relationships with candidates, and persuading the very best to join London Business School. We play a key role in promoting the School at events in the UK and internationally. All this is done in the context of stretching revenue and volume targets.
The MBA/MiF Recruitment & Admissions Team is a busy and demanding place to work. The working environment is highly collaborative, and the successful candidate will demonstrate a capacity to work effectively as part of a team, have a sense of urgency and the ability to adapt.

Who we are looking for

• Good organisational skills and time management ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with experience of managing a large range of different stakeholders preferred.
• Experience of applying engagement/sales techniques.
• Exceptional understanding of customer service.
• International experience or outlook and understanding of cultural diversity.
• Experience in the Higher Education sector, recruitment industry or professional services preferred.
• An awareness of the business education market and of the MBA market preferred

PLEASE NOTE, BOTH POSTS ARE FIXED-TERM CONTRACTS UNTIL DECEMBER 2025. THESE ROLES WILL INVOLVE OCCASIONAL EVENING AND WEEKEND WORKING.

Main Responsibilities

• Read and select MBA/MiF applications in line with class targets and School requirements.
• Relationship management of all applicants from specified region/s including advising and guiding candidates through the admission process, positively influencing their views of our Programme and School.
• Arranging interviews for MBA/MiF applicants with Alumni in own region/s.
• Act as an ambassador for London Business School and represent London Business School at UK and occasional overseas promotional events (presentations and fairs).
• Delivering regular small group advice sessions for candidates (drop-in sessions and information sessions), including tours of the School.
• Assisting in the co-ordination and organization of overseas promotional events. This includes recruiting Alumni to help with panel sessions and fairs.

Who we are looking for

• Good organisational skills and time management ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with experience of managing a large range of different stakeholders preferred.
• Experience of applying engagement/sales techniques.
• Exceptional understanding of customer service.
• International experience or outlook and understanding of cultural diversity.
• Experience in the Higher Education sector, recruitment industry or professional services preferred.
• An awareness of the business education market and of the MBA market preferred.

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.