Head of Student Recruitment - Accommodation

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.

Client Details

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

Description

• 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.

• 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.

Profile

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.

Job Offer

2 days on campus each week

ASAP start

7 month contract that will go permanent

No direct reports

If you are passionate about student recruitment and accommodation management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.