Recruitment Executive

ESCP Business School was founded in 1819. The School has chosen to teach responsible leadership, open to the world and based on European multiculturalism. Six campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw are the stepping stones that allow students to experience this European approach to management. In 2023, ESCP was ranked 3rd in the FT European Business Schools rankings.
Several generations of entrepreneurs and managers were trained in the firm belief that the business world may feed society in a positive way. Each year, ESCP welcomes 9000+ students and 5000 managers from 130 different nationalities. We offer a full range of full-time degree programmes from our generalist BSc in Management, Master in Management (FT-ranked 5th worldwide), and MBA in International Management (FT-ranked 27th worldwide) to a portfolio of over 20 specialist Master-level programmes, including our MSc in Finance (FT-ranked 1st worldwide), and to PhD. We also deliver executive education programmes including the Executive MBA (FT-ranked 5th worldwide), specialist Master-level executive degree programmes, and Executive PhD. All of the programmes include a multi-campus experience. ESCP contributes to the learning and development of executives and managers
at some of the world's leading companies through the development and provision of customised courses.

Here at ESCP Business School we are currently looking for a Recruitment executive for our BiM and MiM programmes. You will be responsible for the recruitment of our full-time or the Bachelor in Management (BSc) and Master in Management (MiM). You will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the agreed recruitment strategy. Your primary role will be to represent the School, recruit and assess qualified candidates, engage with prospective students, and deliver student conversion initiatives. The Recruitment Executive will collaborate closely with the London Campus Recruitment & Admissions team to coordinate recruitment efforts and meet the sales target for both programmes. 

The Executive will actively participate in the development of these programmes at the London Campus and will interact with the global Admissions and Recruitment team in Paris to enable delivery of the School's objectives. This is a varied and demanding role that requires a good understanding of management education and higher education markets. This role requires a strong, demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, deliverables, and timelines. 

Role Details:

Permanent

35 hours per week

Benefits include:

30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Hybrid working available (3 days on-site, 2 days from home)

Company pension scheme with exceptional employer contributions 

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Planning and Evaluation:

• Plan and forecast the annual recruitment activities with the Senior Manager for Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions (BiM & MiM) and the London Campus Recruitment team

• Creation and execution of the recruitment & student conversion plan to meet overall seated targets, with the support of the Senior Manager for Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions (BiM & MiM) and the London Campus Recruitment team

• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of these plans according to key performance indicators, providing weekly and monthly recruitment reports to stakeholders 

• Work closely with the Senior Manager for Marketing, Recruitment, and Admissions (BiM & MiM), the London Campus Recruitment team, and Programme Directors to regularly assess needs and priorities related to recruitment for the programmes.

Recruitment Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key international recruitment sources (e.g., The University Guys, UCAS, QS, Access), alumni, and commercial partners.

• Organise and coordinate logistics for events and fairs, including information sessions, local and international fairs, open days, and other recruitment activities.

• Book fairs and arrange courier services in line with company travel and purchasing policies.

• Represent the School at on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, both locally and internationally.

• Manage Student Ambassadors to support recruitment strategy and events, providing motivation and constructive feedback with the London Campus Recruitment team

• Develop strong internal relationships across Marketing, Recruitment, and Admissions teams at all ESCP campuses.

• Implement agreed student conversion plans using a mix of email campaigns, phone calls, and personal engagement techniques

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Bachelor in Management (BSc) and Master in Management programmes' enquiries, providing advice and guidance on programme selection and application.

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager for Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions (BiM & MiM) and Marketing team to support marketing strategy implementation by providing key recruitment data.

Communications and Marketing

• Manage the lead pipeline through the CRM system and ensure timely follow-up.

• Ensure communication from the initial enquiry through to the application submission.

• Develop a schedule of regular email communications to enquirers to promote the programme/school/events, as required.

• Work closely with the marketing team to develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan for prospective candidates.

Benchmarking and Research

• Undertake regular competitor analysis and identify new recruitment events and market opportunities

ESCP Business School is committed to providing an inclusive environment, recruiting the most appropriate candidate for each opportunity, regardless of their age, gender, race, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity status.

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK

Skills & Experience

• Organisational and time management skills

• IT skills (experience in university application systems, student records software, Microsoft Excel, and Google Drive is a plus)

• Proactive engagement and judgement

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision

• Ability to build trust through active listening and good understanding of potential barriers and concerns

• Excellent presentation skills and confident speaker with the ability to adapt to a large or small-scale audience online/offline

• Professionalism and good presentation in a corporate environment 

• Strong project management skills and the ability to analyse and interpret data, as well as the ability, with capacity to organise, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Student-centred, advisor-oriented approach with the ability to perform multiple tasks effectively and efficiently 

• Impeccable customer service orientation

• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate well at all levels and build effective relationships

• Ability to work confidently and respectfully with senior directors, faculty members, colleagues, administrators, stakeholders, alumni, and external constituent

• Valid driver's licence in good standing is a plus

• Willingness to travel (within the UK/Europe)

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