UK STUDENT RECRUITMENT MANAGER

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS
Salary: Grade 7 - £34,133 to £40,497 per annum depending on experience
Vacancy Type: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) Flexible working options considered
The Royal Agricultural University “RAU” has been at the forefront of agricultural education for 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for student recruitment and a flair for delivering impactful events? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas and leadership can shape the future of higher education? If so, we want to hear from you!
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU), nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, is seeking an ambitious and experienced UK Student Recruitment Manager to lead our home student recruitment and conversion strategy. This is your opportunity to make a real difference—driving undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment, managing high-profile events, and building meaningful relationships with schools, colleges, and prospective students across the UK.

• Lead the planning and delivery of open days, offer holder events, and national recruitment fairs.
• Manage and inspire the UK Student Recruitment Officer.
• Oversee our CRM system to enhance the student journey and boost conversion.
• Collaborate with academic teams and external partners to deliver engaging, targeted recruitment activity.
• Represent RAU at key events and be the face of our recruitment efforts.