Student Recruitment Advisor

OES is a global education services partner, working with universities, employers, and industry bodies to deliver market-leading online learning solutions. Our purpose is to enhance lives through education, and our vision is to be the world's most impactful enabler of education. We are a values-led organisation that empowers our people to make a meaningful impact every day. Through collaboration, innovation, and a student-focused approach, we create engaging learning experiences while supporting our teams to grow, develop, and thrive in a culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.

OES is a global education services partner, working with universities, employers, and industry bodies to deliver market-leading online learning solutions. Our purpose is to enhance lives through education, and our vision is to be the world's most impactful enabler of education. We are a values-led organisation that empowers our people to make a meaningful impact every day. Through collaboration, innovation, and a student-focused approach, we create engaging learning experiences while supporting our teams to grow, develop, and thrive in a culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and people-focused Student Recruitment Advisor to join our Student Recruitment team, based in Birmingham City Centre. This is a dynamic, telephone-based sales role where you will be the first point of contact for prospective students — both domestic and international — guiding them from their very first enquiry right through to enrolment. You will manage a pipeline of leads with energy and purpose, providing accurate, helpful information about courses, fees, and funding, and ensuring every prospective student feels supported throughout their application journey.

If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves building rapport with people, and is motivated by hitting — and exceeding — targets, this role could be a brilliant fit.

• Meeting and exceeding short and long-term enrolment targets, consistently delivering against agreed KPIs
• Acting as a knowledgeable, trusted guide for prospective students — providing clear, accurate information on courses, fees, and funding options
• Assessing applicant eligibility carefully and professionally, escalating complex cases to subject specialists or university admissions teams where appropriate
• Maintaining accurate student records in Salesforce CRM and preparing regular sales pipeline reports
• Collaborating with the Marketing team to promote programmes effectively and support the evaluation of campaign ROI
• Helping to coordinate recruitment events, webinars, and course demonstrations that showcase what OES and its university partners have to offer
• Contributing actively to continuous improvement initiatives within the department, sharing ideas and supporting a culture of excellence

We're interested in speaking with enthusiastic and driven sales professionals who are passionate about helping prospective students achieve their goals. You'll have a natural ability to build rapport, connect with people from diverse backgrounds, and bring a genuine desire to make every conversation meaningful.

• Proven success in a fast-paced sales environment, in a similar role, ideally within the higher education, university, academic, or student recruitment sector
• Demonstrated experience in consultative sales (Minimum 1 year), with the ability to understand a prospective student's goals, motivations, and circumstances, and guide them towards the most suitable programme or study pathway. You are comfortable asking thoughtful questions, actively listening, and providing…