Student Recruitment and Marketing Officer- Work remotely
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Position Overview & Specifications
Required Experience: Yes
Start Date: ASAP
Reporting To: Business Development Manager
About the company
SMS Higher Education Group (SMS HEG) is a student recruitment firm based in London, United Kingdom. We help students secure admissions in their dream UK university. With the mission to increase access to higher education for students across the world and guide students on their journey to study in UK, SMS HEG was established in 2016 and has grown over the years, with over 250+ consultants helping 17,000+ students from across the world to get admissions in their dream university. SMS HEG is now expanding its global footprint and recruiting marketing and recruitment officers across the UK and EU to extend services to many more aspirants.
Role Description
This is a key role, working with the Business Development Manager and Admissions team in the delivery of SMS HEG’s student recruitment strategy, with a particular and immediate focus on the recruitment of students and marketing our services.
The post holder has the responsibility to market our services and recruit potential students who are planning to study in UK. They will have to ensure that the targets are met as we continue to expand our operations in UK and EU and work towards increasing brand awareness and brand reach.
Role Accountabilities
The key responsibilities of the role include:
· Manage personal social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Tik-Tok to promote our services
· Create content (Video reels, posts etc) to market our services through personal social media channels and raise brand awareness
· Expand your network, to reach out to local communities and providing our services to the potential clients
· Identify new markets in UK and EU, where we can expand our recruitment channels
· Conduct in depth market research – competitor analysis and customer segmentation
· Advise prospective clients and applicants on program choice, entry criterion, qualification, scholarships and universities
· Provide consultation to potential clients, and provide them with the range of services we offer – VISA assistance, SOP Guidance, University admission consultation, University application
· Generate leads and contact them via social media, emails and phone calls on regular basis
· Act as single POC between Admissions team and client
· Develop and execute integrated marketing and recruitment plans with associated targets and KPIs
· Develop comprehensive awareness about undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by UK Universities through active networking with schools and universities
Minimum Qualification
· An academic degree in a relevant field such as business, economics, science or political science
· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that nurture trust and build strong relationship with clients
· Highly motivated, proactive and comfortable working unsupervised
· Willing to undertake marketing initiatives and becoming the face of SMS HEG
· Honest and Trustworthy
· An entrepreneurial approach
· Relevant experience in education consulting or related field is a plus
Benefits
· Competitive salary
· Uncapped commission
· Performance Bonus
· 5.6 Weeks of Paid Holidays (Pro-rata Basis)
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- LONDON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in LONDON
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Student Recruitment and Marketing Officer- Work remotely roles across SMS Higher Education Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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