Great opportunity for a Student Recruitment Manager to join the Faculty of Education team.

We are looking for an exceptional marketer to lead the development and execution of our student recruitment strategy for the Faculty of Education’s portfolio of programmes. Your expertise and creativity will be instrumental in developing effective and engaging student recruitment campaigns to influence a diverse audience, as well as raising the profile of the Faculty of Education and the RAD.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A proven track record in a student recruitment environment with demonstrable experience of developing strategic marketing plans and successful marketing campaigns; within a higher education organisation
• Experience and knowledge of digital marketing including social media, SEO, email and online marketing
• Exceptional written communication skills in English, including the ability to write engaging copy appropriate for various media platforms
• An understanding of the recruitment processes within higher education
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and project management skills

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a skills test prior to the interview.

We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. While time in our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) office will be required, we operate a hybrid model of in-person and remote working. Staff discounts on dance and fitness classes and wellbeing resources, plus events and volunteering opportunities enhance the RAD experience, as well as a range of lunchtime activities including book club, dance, Pilates and a craft club.

We also offer 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform – including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, Bupa cash plan, life assurance, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.

Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.

The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves ‘regulated activity’. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview. We are unable to sponsor people under the Skilled Worker scheme.

No agencies please.

OUR VALUES: WE ARE

• Exceptional Together - working collaboratively to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Creative Innovators – at the forefront of new artistic ideas and approaches.
• Champions of wellbeing – providing a supportive environment and promoting the wellbeing of the dance community.
• Open to all – removing barriers to participation.
• Happy to help – providing excellent customer service and being helpful and friendly.