Online Student Recruitment & Sales Manager

The opportunity

UAL Online is in a dynamic development phase, characterised by rapid growth. In response to this expansion, we are now looking for an Online Student Recruitment & Sales Manager with a strong sales background to take on a key leadership role within our Student Recruitment team.

Working closely with your colleagues across the team and beyond, you will be instrumental in shaping the journey of prospective students. This will involve overseeing a recruitment pipeline and leading team members, consistently setting the standard through your actions and ensuring a high-quality, seamless experience throughout. 

If you are motivated by purpose and creativity, believe in the transformative power of higher education, possess excellent communication skills, and are dedicated to helping develop your team members achieve their professional goals, you’d be an excellent match for our team.

About you

We’re seeking a Student Recruitment Manager with an entrepreneurial mindset—someone excited by the energy of a hands‑on, all-in environment. You’ll work closely with colleagues across teams, embracing collaboration, adaptability and innovation at every turn.

The post holder will have significant experience in online programme management (or similar field) and a solid understanding of the higher education sector. They will be skilled in managing recruitment pipelines and well-versed in conversion KPIs and strategies. Although extensive management experience is not essential, they will demonstrate strong leadership skills and bring valuable coaching experience and expertise.

The full list of requirements can be found in the Person Specification section of the Job Description. 

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

▪ 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
▪ Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
▪ Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
▪ Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
▪ Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents) 
▪ Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
▪ In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
▪ Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
▪ Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That's why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.