Head of Recruitment Post 16+ - Manchester, United Kingdom - DFA

DFA

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Full Job Description

The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen whereby we are now looking for a highly motivated, suitably qualified Head of Recruitment. The Head of Recruitment is responsible for all aspects of the recruitment process. It is a key role and an exciting opportunity to meet and build relationships with all our prospective families; and to support and guide them through the admissions process.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Managing the recruitment process from initial enquiry to the Student/Player joining DRGN Academy.

This includes maintaining relevant records and data; correspondence regarding enquiries, hold zoom/teams meetings with students, meeting prospective parents/players; and advising Head of Recruitment and Admissions, Head of Education and Head of Welfare and other senior staff on admissions matters.

Recruitment Strategy

Frequent and personal contact with all enquiries/ families and students
Build and maintain excellent relationships
Effective customer care during the recruitment process.
Ensure that prospective parents and pupils immediately feel a part of the DRGN community by being updated continually throughout the enrolment process.

Recruitment Tasks

Drive recruitment from existing and new as appropriate.
Proactive approach to enquiry management, follow up and ensure high conversion rate.
Excellent understanding of the Academy course offer.
Wider knowledge of the Academy and Student/Player opportunities.
Maintain excellent working relationships with current educational partners communicating, liaising, reviewing processes regularly.
Be prepared to travel if required.
Attend all Admissions/Career events.
Ensure all new parent and Student/Player's enrolment forms are kept up to date in liaison with relevant staff.
Working with The Head of Education to ensure students meet entry requirements.
Monitor current and future player databases, ensure effective communication with all departments within the Academy on new players/ arrivals.

Essential Criteria

A commitment to, and ability to deliver, outstanding customer care for all prospective families/students/players throughout the admissions process.
Excellent communication (written and oral) skills.
Meticulous attention to detail and record keeping.
Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion at all times.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Good planning and organisational skills and a flexible approach to the management of work.
Advanced user of ICT in particular all elements of Microsoft office and outlook.
Ability to work on own initiative and with resilience in a busy and sometimes demanding environment.
Selfmotivated with the ability to multitask.
Willing and able to adapt a flexible approach to working hours.
A good sense of humour
A commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of Students/Players.
Able to work with a global diverse client base.

Desirable Criteria