Job Description

Department
Education In-Country Representation
Job posted on
Jan 14, 2026
Employment type
Full-Time

Assistant Recruitment Adviser

Position description:

The Opportunity

We at Acumen (Part of Sannam S4 Group) are reengineering what a consulting organization can be. We own our client's challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future by offering practical solutions that are crafted intelligently, passionately, relentlessly.

We are a great team to work for people who are self-motivated, innovative and believe in team work. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately.

You are invited to a world of opportunities where you can contribute in your own special way to how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And be a part of team that is known for its unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with its clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Acumen is seeking to appoint an ambitious, target-orientated team player to engage with our client (university) and work closely with the senior team members of South Asia enhancing their capacity to engage internationally and market and brand within the international higher education market in India. The candidate should be able to strengthen the client (University) associations/partnerships in India, implement the India student partnership strategy and its ambitions to significantly grow student interest from India.




The post holder must be outcomes and results oriented. Other responsibilities may include assisting with market research and brand building. The position involves frequent, sophisticated interaction with international clients and significant travel time will be required. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, driven and flexible, with recent experience of working in international higher education and operational strategy development, preferably for a highly ranked institution.


Given the nature of the role, the post holder will be expected to travel extensively within India, including weekends and out of office hours. The position is based in Delhi. It is expected that the post holder will visit the University at least once a year.

Main Responsibilities

AsanAssistantRecruitmentAdviser,youwillimplementmarketingplanstoengage/interesthighqualityIndian students.Specifically,youwill:




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DeveloppositiverelationshipswithkeystakeholdersinIndiasuchaseducationagents, prospectivestudentsandpartners




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Collaboratewithinternaluniversitystakeholders




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Enhancestudentattraction,conversionandretention




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Expand,extendandenhanceapplicantexperienceandsuccessinitiatives




Responsibilities






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ProvidesupporttoImplementtheUniversity'splanfortheenhancementandgrowthof internationalinstitutionalengagementsinthedesignatedregion




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Support the team in Follow up on matters like offer acceptance, additional document requirements and other admission related matters via telephone, email, and face to face interactions.




3.


Maintainexcellent'customerservice'byansweringallenquiriesfromprospectivestudents andparents.Callthestudentsmetduringtheeducationfairsandfocus onbuildingthe application database.




4.


Supportinpreviewandevaluationofexistingactivities,contributingtodeliveryofamutually beneficialstrategy,designandimplementationofimprovedandnewstrategyand approaches,tomeetchangesinmarketand/ortheUniversity'sbusinessrequirements




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Abilitytorapidlygainastrongunderstandingofstakeholders(students,alumni,academicand administrative units) and how this relates to the University's corporate strategy and objectives,studentengagement,studentsuccessprogrammes,andtheirimpactonthewider University,inordertodriveeffectiverelationships




6.




Supportthedevelopmentofstrongconstructivenetworksandrelationshipswithinternaland externalpartners,includingstronglinesofcommunicationandengagement




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RepresenttheUniversityatmeetingswithrelevantorganisationstoachievedesirable outcomes




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Providehighqualitystandardsofserviceandpartnershipwithallstakeholdersacrossthe University's faculty anddivisions,includingprospectiveand continuinginternationalstudents, alumni,fellowstaffmembersandexternalrepresentatives




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Maintainupdatedknowledge ofrelevantstandards,legislation and politicalframeworks (both UKandIndia)




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Assistinpreparationandsubmissionofreportsandreviewcollatedstatisticstoinform planning,asrequestedbyuniversity staff




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Supporttheuniversity'ssocialmediaengagement.Managesocialmediainteractionsand contributetothecontentpostedacrossvariousplatformsusedbytheIndia team.




12.


Manageparticipationinexhibitionsandpromotionalevents,includingarrangementofthe transportofexhibitionmaterials/freight




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MaintainingandupdatingCRMwiththestudentdetailsandwithregularfollowupsfor leads conversion




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Anyotherdutiesasdirected,commensuratewiththescopeandclassificationoftheposition

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Relevant postgraduate or professional qualification in business or marketing.
A qualification from the UK or familiarity with the UK education system would be desirable, but not essential.

Experience

Experience of working in international higher education or similar environment for at least 1 - 3 years

Experience of the higher education sector in UK, preferably including study abroad, through work or study

Experience of counselling students and parents

Experience of developing collaborative agreements

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Knowledge and understanding of the education system and understanding of the range of issues relevant to students contemplating study in UK

Sound knowledge of processes and procedures underpinning successful international student interest, such as enquiry management, admissions, immigration issues

Excellent written and oral communication skills with high attention to detail

Ability to communicate confidently and clearly to a wide range of audiences via a variety of media

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise and establish rapport with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

Creative and innovative approach to strategic thinking and problem solving

Ability to build successful relationships and networks of contacts

IT literacy and understanding and knowledge of working with databases and CRM software

Excellent organisational skills including ability to manage heavy workload, prioritize competing demands and work to deadlines

* Social Media skills with knowledge of poster designing software