Interim UK Student Recruitment Consultant
Posted Today by GatenbySanderson
£700 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim UK Student Recruitment Consultant involves leading the development and execution of a comprehensive UK Home student recruitment strategy for a London university. The consultant will collaborate closely with the Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions to enhance recruitment activities and address strategic gaps. This position requires a strong understanding of the UK higher education landscape and experience in managing complex stakeholder projects. The contract is expected to last approximately 8 months, starting in November.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of an integrated UK Home student recruitment strategy.
- Collaborate with the Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions.
- Identify and address strategic gaps in current recruitment activities.
- Review critical levers for sustainable growth in the domestic market.
- Translate market insight and data into actionable strategies and measurable growth.
- Conduct portfolio analysis and product development for flexible, modular, and blended learning.
- Manage cross-institutional strategic projects in complex stakeholder environments.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record in UK higher education recruitment strategy development and delivery.
- Strong understanding of UK student recruitment markets and policy context.
- Experience in leading strategic projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies.
- Expertise in portfolio analysis and product development.
Salary (Rate): £700 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role: Interim UK Student Recruitment Consultant
Sector: University
Remuneration: c. £700 pd, outside IR35
Location: Hybrid, 3 days pw on-site, London
Days: Full-time
Start Date: November
Contract Duration: c. 8 months
The Role
We are working with a London university that is seeking an experienced higher education consultant to lead the development and delivery of an integrated UK Home student recruitment strategy. Working closely with the Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions, the consultant will take an in-depth approach to expanding current activity, identifying and addressing strategic gaps and reviewing the critical levers for sustainable growth in the domestic market.
The Candidate
Proven track record in UK higher education recruitment strategy development and delivery, ideally within a multi-entry-point admissions model. Strong understanding of UK student recruitment markets, policy context, and the competitive landscape, including FE progression, access routes, and lifelong learning trends. Experience leading cross-institutional strategic projects in complex stakeholder environments. Demonstrated ability to translate market insight and data into actionable strategy and measurable growth. Expertise in portfolio analysis and product development, including approaches to flexible, modular, and blended learning.
To Apply
For further information on this role, please email your CV directly to Jo.ostrom-hall@gatenbysanderson.com. Shortlisting will take place by Fri 7th of November. Please note: Due to the volume of applications, we regret that we may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.