Recruitment and Admissions Manager, MBA and MiF

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

The Role

Do you thrive working in a busy environment, with exceptional relationship building skills?

London Business School are thrilled to be recruiting for two Recruitment and Admissions Managers (1 post for MBA, 1 post for MiF) to join Degree Education until December 2025 due to internal mobility. 

The main purpose of the role is to work as part of the MBA/MiF Recruitment & Admissions Team selecting the highest quality MBA/MiF class from the applicant pool, building relationships with candidates, and persuading the very best to join London Business School. We play a key role in promoting the School at events in the UK and internationally. All this is done in the context of stretching revenue and volume targets.

The MBA/MiF Recruitment & Admissions Team is a busy and demanding place to work. The working environment is highly collaborative, and the successful candidate will demonstrate a capacity to work effectively as part of a team, have a sense of urgency and the ability to adapt.

Please note, both posts are fixed-term contracts until December 2025. These roles will involve occasional evening and weekend working.

Main Responsibilities

• Read and select MBA/MiF applications in line with class targets and School requirements.
• Relationship management of all applicants from specified region/s including advising and guiding candidates through the admission process, positively influencing their views of our Programme and School.
•  Arranging interviews for MBA/MiF applicants with Alumni in own region/s.
• Act as an ambassador for London Business School and represent London Business School at UK and occasional overseas promotional events (presentations and fairs).
• Delivering regular small group advice sessions for candidates (drop-in sessions and information sessions), including tours of the School.
•  Assisting in the co-ordination and organization of overseas promotional events. This includes recruiting Alumni to help with panel sessions and fairs.

Who we are looking for

• Good organisational skills and time management ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with experience of managing a large range of different stakeholders preferred.
• Experience of applying engagement/sales techniques.
• Exceptional understanding of customer service.
• International experience or outlook and understanding of cultural diversity.
• Experience in the Higher Education sector, recruitment industry or professional services preferred.
•  An awareness of the business education market and of the MBA market preferred.

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing date: 12th January 2025