Recruitment & Admissions Officer (Management Suite) job at South Kensington Full Time NEW

About the role

Would you like to help shape the future of our Business School community? Imperial is seeking a Recruitment & Admissions Officer to join our team and support end-to-end pipeline engagement across our MSc programmes. You will be empowered to attract and select exceptional candidates who will benefit business and improve society through the power of innovative thinking.

What you would be doing

You will support the recruitment and admissions processes for Imperial Business School’s Management Suite of Masters’ programmes – engaging with the full applicant journey from initial enquiry through to enrolment. You will play a key role in shaping the composition, quality and diversity of our cohorts, ensuring a smooth, professional and engaging experience for every applicant.

You will be guided by data-driven recruitment strategies, delivering application and

selection processes with rigour and efficiency, and ensuring a professional, personalised experience for every candidate. Through targeted engagement, events and communications, you will play a part in developing exceptional student cohorts that contribute to the global reputation of the programmes and the institution.

Reporting to the Recruitment & Admissions Manager, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Recruitment & Admissions team, the Business School and the wider College. You will use data and insights to identify improvements, maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and represent Imperial at domestic, international and online events. This people-focused role will require both analytical ability and sound professional judgement.

What we are looking for

• Experience in recruitment, admissions or a comparable customer-focused environment, ideally within the Higher Education sector.
• Proven ability to administer our application pipeline from enquiry to enrolment, building effective relationships and rigorously assessing candidate suitability to meet ambitious recruitment targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse global candidate pool.
• Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and selection tools.
• A commitment to continuous process improvement, using insights and feedback to enhance the candidate journey.
• A proactive team player with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.

• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full time, fixed-term contract until November 2027 based at South Kensington campus (hybrid).

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing Monday 29 June, in-person on our South Kensington campus.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Matthew Ashby, Recruitment & Admissions Manager – [email protected].

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