STUDENT RECRUITMENT MANAGER

Department: Marketing
Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working. Evenings & weekends required for events (TOIL available)
Reporting to: Group Head of Marketing
Location: Bristol (with travel expected as required)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Are you a driven student recruitment leader ready to make an impact in creative education?
Join dBs Institute, where sound, music, and the creative industries come alive. We’re looking for a dynamic Student Recruitment Manager to lead and deliver our high-impact recruitment strategy across our UK campuses—while directly managing recruitment for our Bristol hub and the wider South region.
This is a hybrid leadership role ideal for someone who thrives on both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.

ABOUT US

Access Education Group is the UK’s largest independent training provider for 16–18s in the creative industries, which boasts 32 campuses nationwide with over 5,000 students & apprentices across ACC, dBs Institute (Higher Education) & Access Sport.
Backed by private equity and growing fast, we deliver Further Education, Higher Education, and Apprenticeships to over 5,000 learners annually. From Esports to Music, Games to Health & Fitness—we’re empowering the next generation of creators and innovators.

THE ROLE

You’ll lead the student recruitment strategy across all dBs Institute campuses, focusing on building strong pipelines, growing engagement with schools and colleges, delivering standout recruitment events, and ensuring a seamless applicant journey— from enquiry to enrolment.
You’ll also be responsible for managing recruitment delivery in Bristol and the South, supported by your team of recruitment officers and student ambassadors.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead national student recruitment strategy, setting and monitoring targets.
• Manage and coach a target-driven recruitment team across regions.
• Oversee and deliver exceptional open days, applicant events, and outreach in Bristol and the surrounding areas.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, colleges, and key influencers.
• Design and implement innovative, brand-aligned outreach programmes.
• Ensure an excellent applicant experience at every stage of the journey.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders to support student progression, widening participation, and recruitment performance.
• Use data to analyse, report, and improve recruitment strategies and conversion rates.
• Represent dBs Institute at UCAS fairs, careers expos, and community events.