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Head of Student Recruitment - Accommodation

London Interim £60,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
The Head of Student Recruitment - Accommodation will maximise occupancy rates for September. They will drive growth, occupancy, and revenue across the student accommodation portfolio by building strong relationships with schools, colleges, agents, and corporate partners, while ensuring a positive experience for students on campus.
  • Opportunity to help make an impact on student accommodation
  • Interim position with a look to go permanent

About Our Client

University in London who are looking for a strong student recruitment, sales lead, ideally within student accommodation, property, or hospitality experience.

Job Description

Marketing and Sales

  • Develop new business opportunities (domestic, language schools, college partnerships, international agents).
  • Maintain strong partner relationships to secure repeat bookings and long-term agreements (e.g. Uniacco/NHS).
  • Lead weekly Marketing and Accommodation meetings to drive occupancy and revenue targets.
  • Deliver targeted sales and marketing strategies to increase bookings (UK and international).
  • Work with Conferencing & Events to maximise Summer School revenue.
  • Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and ensure accurate property listings
  • Collaborate on targeted campaigns to attract students.
  • Support digital and social media promotion of accommodation.



Operations

  • Be on campus at least 2 days per week as key contact for partners and oversee on-site activity.
  • Support smooth arrivals and departures.
  • Collect feedback to enhance services and develop referral schemes.



The Successful Applicant

You must have a strong track record in student recruitment, sales, marketing, ideally within student accommodation, property, or hospitality. They will bring excellent relationship management and negotiation skills, strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify new revenue streams. A confident communicator with effective presentation skills. Someone who can work independently while contributing effectively as part of a cross-functional team.

What's on Offer

2 days on campus each week

ASAP start

7 month contract that will go permanent

No direct reportsIf you are passionate about student recruitment and accommodation management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Contact
Isabella Cardy
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6952812
Phone number
+44 781 636 0915

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Public Sector & Not-For-Profit
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
London
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Isabella Cardy
Consultant phone
+44 781 636 0915
Job reference
JN-022026-6952812