Recruitment Officer

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London / Manchester / Birmingham (Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in London)

Join QA Higher Education – Make a Real Impact

Are you a driven, people-focused sales professional with a passion for education?

At QA Higher Education (QAHE), we’re on a mission to open up access to world-class education—and we’re looking for a Recruitment Officer to help us do it.

You’ll play a key role in guiding prospective students through their journey, from enquiry to enrolment, helping them unlock life-changing opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Recruitment Officer, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment where no two days are the same:

Build and manage a strong pipeline of applicants, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met.

Engage with students, agents and partners via multiple channels.

Support the Sales Team Leader to exceed recruitment targets.

Guide applicants through the full lifecycle—from enquiry to enrolment.

Advise students on meeting application requirements (docs, interviews, English tests, etc.).

Deliver exceptional customer service to students and stakeholders.

Maintain accurate data and reporting in internal systems.

Attend recruitment events and meet students on campus when needed.

You’ll be the friendly expert who keeps students motivated, informed, and confident throughout their journey.

  • Proven success in a sales or target-driven environment
  • Experience in higher education recruitment is a plus
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Self-motivated, organised and results-driven
  • Confident, proactive and solutions-focused
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Knowledge & Qualifications

  • Understanding of the UK higher education landscape is desirable

What Success Looks Like

  • Delivering a seamless and supportive applicant experience
  • Building strong relationships with students, agents, and internal teams

About QA Higher Education

QAHE partners with UK universities to deliver foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to over 17,000 students worldwide.

We’re passionate about widening access to education and creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
  • Work in a collaborative and supportive team
  • Opportunity to grow your career in education and sales

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ambitious, motivated, and ready to help students achieve their goals—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something meaningful.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our students and staff. This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including a Basic DBS check.

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Company: QA Higher Education
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Job Description:

London / Manchester / Birmingham (Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in London)

Join QA Higher Education – Make a Real Impact

Are you a driven, people-focused sales professional with a passion for education?

At QA Higher Education (QAHE), we’re on a mission to open up access to world-class education—and we’re looking for a Recruitment Officer to help us do it.

You’ll play a key role in guiding prospective students through their journey, from enquiry to enrolment, helping them unlock life-changing opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Recruitment Officer, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment where no two days are the same:

Build and manage a strong pipeline of applicants, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met.

Engage with students, agents and partners via multiple channels.

Support the Sales Team Leader to exceed recruitment targets.

Guide applicants through the full lifecycle—from enquiry to enrolment.

Advise students on meeting application requirements (docs, interviews, English tests, etc.).

Deliver exceptional customer service to students and stakeholders.

Maintain accurate data and reporting in internal systems.

Attend recruitment events and meet students on campus when needed.

You’ll be the friendly expert who keeps students motivated, informed, and confident throughout their journey.

  • Proven success in a sales or target-driven environment
  • Experience in higher education recruitment is a plus
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Self-motivated, organised and results-driven
  • Confident, proactive and solutions-focused
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Knowledge & Qualifications

  • Understanding of the UK higher education landscape is desirable

What Success Looks Like

  • Delivering a seamless and supportive applicant experience
  • Building strong relationships with students, agents, and internal teams

About QA Higher Education

QAHE partners with UK universities to deliver foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to over 17,000 students worldwide.

We’re passionate about widening access to education and creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
  • Work in a collaborative and supportive team
  • Opportunity to grow your career in education and sales

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ambitious, motivated, and ready to help students achieve their goals—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something meaningful.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our students and staff. This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including a Basic DBS check.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026