Student Recruitment Specialist

About the role

RCSI Medical University of Bahrain is looking for a Student Recruitment Specialist to drive recruitment across its programmes and help achieve recruitment targets. The postholder takes an account management and relationship-led approach, acting as a trusted adviser and key point of contact for schools, career counsellors, government bodies and other stakeholders. The role works closely with the Student Recruitment Team Lead and the wider team to deliver recruitment plans across Bahrain, the GCC and other priority markets.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of student recruitment plans for all RCSI Bahrain programmes
• Build and manage a portfolio of priority schools, and plan and deliver school visits, presentations, career fairs, campus tours and webinars
• Support prospective students from enquiry through application, offer and registration, working with Admissions colleagues
• Maintain accurate records in the university's CRM systems and report regularly on recruitment activity
• Work with Marketing to keep recruitment materials up to date and share market insight, including competitor monitoring
• Follow RCSI and RCSI Bahrain policies, complete required training and represent the university professionally

Required profile

• Excellent command of English, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• A higher education qualification, preferably in a business or management-related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience in business development, account management, sales, relationship management or recruitment
• Experience using CRM systems; student recruitment and admissions experience is desirable
• Willingness to travel and occasionally work outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends

Required skills

• Account management and relationship-building
• Business development and opportunity identification
• CRM data use to prioritise activity
• Interpersonal, communication and presentation skills