I am a senior student recruitment leader with extensive experience across UK higher education, delivering meaningful enrolment growth, operational transformation, and building high-performing teams. I have a proven track record of scaling recruitment functions across multi-campus environments, driving conversion improvements through data-led strategies, and developing structured talent pipelines including apprenticeship programmes. I specialise in CRM governance, widening participation initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration across marketing, admissions, and academic teams. I consistently deliver year-on-year growth and cultivate performance-driven recruitment cultures that align with institutional priorities and student success outcomes.

Ameen Faiyaz

I am a senior student recruitment leader with extensive experience across UK higher education, delivering meaningful enrolment growth, operational transformation, and building high-performing teams. I have a proven track record of scaling recruitment functions across multi-campus environments, driving conversion improvements through data-led strategies, and developing structured talent pipelines including apprenticeship programmes. I specialise in CRM governance, widening participation initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration across marketing, admissions, and academic teams. I consistently deliver year-on-year growth and cultivate performance-driven recruitment cultures that align with institutional priorities and student success outcomes.

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I am a senior student recruitment leader with extensive experience across UK higher education, delivering meaningful enrolment growth, operational transformation, and building high-performing teams. I have a proven track record of scaling recruitment functions across multi-campus environments, driving conversion improvements through data-led strategies, and developing structured talent pipelines including apprenticeship programmes.
I specialise in CRM governance, widening participation initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration across marketing, admissions, and academic teams. I consistently deliver year-on-year growth and cultivate performance-driven recruitment cultures that align with institutional priorities and student success outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Student Recruitment Senior Manager at Global Banking School
January 1, 2025 - Present
Leads national revenue and acquisition strategy across multiple UK campuses, targeting +20–25% YoY growth in enrolments and applicant volumes. Manages integrated sales, outreach, and paid digital marketing functions, ensuring channel alignment and performance targets. Oversees cross-functional teams and develops KPI-driven performance improvements, including a dedicated CRM Quality & Performance function to enhance data integrity and decision-making. Builds apprenticeship pipelines across 11 programs and nurtures partnerships with 30+ colleges and organisations, while delivering widening participation initiatives that boost engagement in targeted demographics.
Student Recruitment Manager at Global Banking School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Delivered recruitment targets consistently (100–110% of annual enrolment goals) and managed up to 18 staff. Increased applicant numbers by 20% through enhanced outreach and partnerships, led high-volume recruitment events generating 1,000+ leads per cycle, and produced data-driven performance reports that informed campaign targeting and ROI. Supported employability-focused programmes contributing to improved student progression.
Student Recruitment Team Leader at Global Banking School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supervised a team of 6–8 advisors, consistently achieving 95–105% of KPI targets. Improved enquiry-to-application conversion by 12–15% through coaching and process improvements, managed high-volume intake cycles (>800 students per intake), and delivered onboarding that reduced ramp-up time by 30%. Handled escalations to resolve complex applicant issues with a 98% resolution rate.
Student Recruitment Advisor at Global Banking School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Supported prospective students through enquiry, application, and enrolment stages. Managed 100+ daily applicant interactions across multiple channels, consistently achieving top-quartile conversion. Supported enrolment processing for hundreds of applicants per intake and represented the organisation at outreach events to generate high-quality leads (30–50 per event).
Property Manager at JBrown London Properties
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Began as an intern and progressed to property management. Developed a new employee evaluation process that improved performance, launched sales training courses to drive profitability, and negotiated/closed long-term agreements with new clients in the assigned territory.
Marketing and Business Development Assistant at Niton Valve Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Managed customer engagement and relationships, increasing customer satisfaction by 25% through service improvements. Implemented strategies including commercial planning, go-to-market initiatives, and market research to support growth.

Education

MSc in Project Management at BPP University, United Kingdom
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
MBA in International Business at University of Greenwich
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Estate Agency & Training Course
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Diploma in Digital Marketing | Level 5
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Leadership & Management | Level 5
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Diploma in Sports Management | 12CDP
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Financial Services