Campus Recruitment Officer ICMP x SAE Institute

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK. 

Campus Recruitment Officer
📍 Location: Liverpool
📄 Contract Type: Full-time - 37 hours per week
💰 Salary: £28,500
📅 Closing Date: 13/03/2025

About Us

SAE Institute was founded in 1976 and is a globally operating higher education provider focused on creating a talent pipeline for the creative media industries. Our network of campuses spans over 28 countries on six continents with more than 40 campuses. SAE Institute in Europe is Part of the AD Education group of companies, delivering industry-focused creative education to more than 30,000 students. SAE offers industry-focused Creative Media Degrees across eight subject areas – Audio, Content Creation & Online Marketing, Film, Game Art Animation, Games Programming, Music Business, Visual Effects, and Web Development.  

ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) is a leading UK music school with campuses in London and in 2025 opening in Liverpool and Leeds. For over 35 years, ICMP has been at the forefront of contemporary music education, offering personalised, industry-focused training to help students thrive in the competitive music industry. ICMP delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including specialisations in Electronic Music Production, Live Event Management, and Music Marketing. 

The Role

As Campus Recruitment Officer, you will be the face of the Liverpool campus — building meaningful relationships with prospective students, parents, schools and colleges.

From delivering inspiring campus tours and managing busy audition schedules, to capturing engaging social media content and representing us at careers fairs and UCAS conventions, you’ll play a vital role in driving student recruitment and enrolment growth.

This is a varied role requiring energy, organisation, resilience and initiative. You will work closely with national recruitment, admissions and marketing teams while acting as a key on-campus representative.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, tailored campus tours to prospective students
• Oversee interview and audition scheduling and delivery
• Build and manage relationships with schools and colleges
• Organise and deliver workshops, seminars and taster events (on-site and off-site)
• Represent ICMP x SAE at higher education and careers fairs
• Capture and create dynamic social media content reflecting campus life
• Maintain accurate CRM records (preferably Salesforce)
• Support Open Days, outreach events and recruitment campaigns
• Lead on Access & Participation activity in line with APP commitments
• Contribute to achieving and exceeding campus enrolment targets

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Proven success in a target-driven sales or student recruitment role
• Experience working with schools or prospective students
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of the Higher Education recruitment cycle
• Social media content creation experience
• CRM experience (Salesforce desirable)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel within the UK
• Full right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Undergraduate degree (Marketing or related field)
• Understanding of widening participation in HE
• Passion for creative media
• Event management experience
• Full driving licence

Who You Are

You are:

• Outgoing, confident and approachable
• Motivated by targets and personal growth
• Highly organised and proactive
• Resilient and adaptable
• A collaborative team player
• Professional, inspiring and student-focused

Most importantly, you are passionate about helping students find the right educational pathway and excited by the opportunity to contribute to a growing creative campus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an exciting new campus partnership
• Work within the vibrant creative education sector
• Make a real impact on students’ futures
• Join a collaborative and supportive national team
• Opportunity for professional growth and development

If you’re ready to represent a globally respected creative education brand and help shape the next generation of talent, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of ICMP x SAE Liverpool.

Please see full job description & person specification here.

Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. ADE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Healthcare Cash Plan via Healthshield

Employee Assistance Program.

Auto-Enrolment Pension scheme with Royal London ADE will match your contributions up to 3% of your salary.

Cycle to work scheme.

Life Assurance (Legal & General)

Enhanced Paternity Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Group Income Protection (Legal & General)

Season Ticket Loans

Staff Discounts – Short Courses 2025-2026

3 business closure days in addition to 33 days of entitled AL inclusive of public/bank holidays