Job Description
Company Description
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Smart Move Education Group is a British Council–certified student recruitment consultancy with offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Dedicated to supporting students in selecting the right universities and courses in the UK, we provide free, high-quality advice and assistance throughout the application process. Our services include tailored university and course guidance, document preparation, scholarship support, and admissions preparation. Recognized for excellence, we are a British Council Approved consultancy, a UCAS Registered Centre, and were awarded Student Recruitment Consultancy of the Year 2024 at the HR & Employment Awards.
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Role Description
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This is a full-time on-site role for a Business Development Executive / Student Recruitment Officer based in the London and Birmingham areas, United Kingdom.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client accounts and building strong relationships with students, universities, and key stakeholders. Responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end university application process, providing consultation and guidance to prospective students, monitoring account progress, and ensuring all client needs are handled efficiently and professionally.
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We are particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in Romanian, Bulgarian and Portuguese and currently residing in the United Kingdom.
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Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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Candidates with existing networks within the Romanian and Bulgarian community and a strong understanding of the European student market will be highly advantageous.
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Qualifications
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- Client management and relationship-building skills
- Strong communication and consultation abilities
- Organizational and multitasking skills to handle multiple client accounts
- Knowledge of university admissions processes and scholarship programs
- Experience in preparing and reviewing documents, such as personal statements
- Proficiency in data entry and account monitoring
- Public speaking or presentation skills for event participation
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent; experience in the education sector is an advantage
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Requirements
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- Proven experience in business development, sales, or international student recruitment
- Strong understanding of the UK higher education market (preferred)
- Romanian/Bulgarian language skills are preferred.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build long-term professional relationships
- The candidate must already be living in the UK.
- The candidate must already have the right to work in the UK.
- Target-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus)
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What We Offer
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- Competitive base salary
- Attractive commission structure
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
- Exposure to international education markets
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to travel for business development activities
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