Student Recruitment Manager New Delhi

Student Recruitment Manager 

About the role
Navitas is seeking a tenacious and goal-driven Student Recruitment Manager who is passionate about student engagement and excels at delivering results in a fast-paced, international environment. As a key member of the Source Country Marketing team, you will work closely with education agents and prospective students, supporting regional businesses across the UK and Europe while building strong, lasting relationships that drive growth.

Based in India, this role plays a pivotal part in driving lead generation, managing enquiries, and accelerating conversions through agent networks and other strategic channels. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless support services and enhance the student experience, positively influencing the entire journey—from initial enquiry to successful enrolment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Execution:

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   • Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies and campaigns aimed at attracting high-quality prospective students from a variety of backgrounds.
   
   
   • Identify recruitment targets based on institutional goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with long-term enrolment goals.
   
   
   • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and adjust as necessary to meet annual enrolment targets.
   
   
   
   

• Relationship Building:
  


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  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with high schools, community colleges, educational consultants, and other key stakeholders.
  
  
  • Build partnerships with community organizations, industry leaders, and alumni to enhance recruitment efforts.
  
  
  • Engage with prospective students and their families through one-on-one meetings, campus visits, and recruitment events.
    
  
  
  
  

• Event Planning & Execution:
  
  
  
  • Organize and manage recruitment events, including open houses, campus tours, college fairs, and information sessions.
  
  
  • Coordinate travel for recruitment events, ensuring attendance at national and international events when applicable.
  
  
  • Represent the institution at regional, national, and international recruitment events.
  
  
  
  

• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  
  
  
  • Use analytics and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools to monitor trends in student recruitment, application data, and conversion rates.
  
  
  • Prepare regular reports on recruitment performance and present them to senior management, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.
  
  
  • Implement effective follow-up strategies to ensure high conversion rates from inquiry to enrolment.
    
  
  
  
  

• Marketing & Communications:
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling recruitment materials, including brochures, websites, digital content, and social media campaigns.
  
  
  • Ensure that marketing materials are up to date and aligned with the institution's brand and recruitment goals.
  
  
  • Assist with the development of content for recruitment-related communications, such as email marketing, direct mail, and advertisements
    
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  
  
  • Degree in higher education, marketing, business, or related field preferred.
  
  
  
  


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 1-3 years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, or enrolment management in higher education.
  
  
  • Proven experience in leading a team and developing successful recruitment strategies.
  
  
  • Knowledge of CRM systems, data analysis, and digital marketing tools.
  
  
  
  


• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
  
  
  • Ability to work collaboratively with various departments, students, and external stakeholders.
  
  
  • Data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to interpret recruitment metrics and trends.
  
  
  • Comfortable with public speaking, presentations, and representing the institution at events.
  
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Occasional travel required for recruitment events and outreach.


• Flexible hours, with some evening and weekend work as needed.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.

What we can offer you:

• Clear career progression pathways and continuous professional development opportunities to support your growth


• A positive, values-driven workplace culture that fosters inclusion, innovation, and high performance


• A collaborative and supportive environment, united by a shared commitment to transforming lives through education


• Access to a highly experienced and dynamic global sales and marketing network, with ongoing support and mentorship


• Opportunities for internal mobility and international exposure across Navitas global operations.

About Navitas

Navitas is a leading global education provider supporting more than 60,000 students each year through innovative, life-changing learning opportunities around the world. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to helping learners achieve their goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Navitas is committed to building and nurturing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that embracing diversity, fostering flexibility, and promoting equality not only strengthens our culture but also drives innovation and collaboration—enabling us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, students, and partners worldwide.

 We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, and diverse community groups.

How to Apply

Seize the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global education. Apply with your CV and cover letter to join Navitas as a Student Recruitment Manager and play a key role in driving strategic market growth, building influential partnerships, and shaping transformative student journeys across your region.

Apply online via www.navitas.com/careers.

Applications close on 27 April 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as we may appoint before the closing date.

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