Assistant Recruitment Advisor

Department

Education In-Country Representation

Job posted on

Jun 04, 2025

Employment type

Full-Time

**The Opportunity**

We at Acumen (Part of Sannam S4 Group) are re-engineering what a consulting organisation can be. We own our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future by offering practical solutions that are crafted intelligently, passionately, relentlessly.

We are a great team to work for people who are self-motivated, innovative and believe in teamwork. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately.

You are invited to a world of opportunities where you can contribute in your own special way to how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And be a part of a team that is known for its unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with its clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

**Job Purpose**

Given the nature of the role, the post holder will be expected to travel extensively within India, including weekends and out of office hours. The position is based in Delhi. It is expected that the post holder will visit the University at least once a year.

**Main Responsibilities**

As an Assistant Recruitment Adviser, you will implement marketing plans to engage/interest high quality Indian students. Specifically, you will:
1.Develop positive relationships with key stakeholders in India such as education agents, prospective students and partners

2.Collaborate with internal university stakeholders

3.Enhance student attraction, conversion and retention

4.Expand, extend and enhance applicant experience and success initiatives

**Responsibilities**

1.Provide support to Implement the University’s plan for the enhancement and growth of international institutional engagements in the designated region

4.Support in preview and evaluation of existing activities, contributing to delivery of a mutually beneficial strategy, design and implementation of improved and new strategy and approaches, to meet changes in market and/or the University’s business requirements

5.Ability to rapidly gain a strong understanding of stakeholders (students, alumni, academic and administrative units) and how this relates to the University’s corporate strategy and objectives, student engagement, student success programmes, and their impact on the wider University, in order to drive effective relationships

6.Support the development of strong constructive networks and relationships with internal and external partners, including strong lines of communication and engagement

7.Represent the University at meetings with relevant organisations to achieve desirable outcomes

8.Provide high quality standards of service and partnership with all stakeholders across the University’s faculty and divisions, including prospective and continuing international students, alumni, fellow staff members and external representatives

9.Maintain updated knowledge of relevant standards, legislation and political frameworks (both UK and India)

10.Assist in preparation and submission of reports and review collated statistics to inform planning, as requested by university staff

11.Support the university’s social media engagement. Manage social media interactions and contribute to the content posted across various platforms used by the India team.

12.Manage participation in exhibitions and promotional events, including arrangement of the transport of exhibition materials/freight

13.Maintaining and updating CRM with the student details and with regular follow ups for leads conversion

14.Any other duties as directed, commensurate with the scope and classification of the position.

**Qualifications**
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Relevant postgraduate or professional qualification in business or marketing.
- A qualification from the UK or familiarity with the education system would be desirable, but not essential.

**Experience**
- Experience of working in international higher education or similar environment for at least 1 - 3 years
- Experience of the higher education sector in UK preferably including study abroad, through work or study
- Experience of counselling students and parents
- Experience of developing collaborative agreements

**Knowledge, Skills and Competencies**
- Knowledge and understanding of the education system and understanding of the range of issues relevant to students contemplating study in UK
- Sound knowledge of processes and procedures underpinning successful international student interest, such as enquiry management, admissions, immigration issues
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to communicate confidently and clearly to a wide range of audiences via a variety of media
- Excellent interp