London / Manchester / Birmingham (Hybrid)
Join QA Higher Education – Make a Real Impact
Are you a driven, people-focused sales professional with a passion for education?
At QA Higher Education (QAHE), we’re on a mission to open up access to world-class education—and we’re looking for an Account Manager to help us do it.
You’ll play a key role in guiding prospective students through their journey, from enquiry to enrolment, helping them unlock life-changing opportunities 🎯
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Account Manageer, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment where no two days are the same:
Build and manage a strong pipeline of applicants, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met
Engage with students, agents and partners via multiple channels
Support the Sales Team Leader to exceed recruitment targets
Guide applicants through the full lifecycle—from enquiry to enrolment
Advise students on meeting application requirements (docs, interviews, English tests, etc.)
Deliver exceptional customer service to students and stakeholders
Maintain accurate data and reporting in internal systems
Attend recruitment events and meet students on campus when needed
You’ll be the friendly expert who keeps students motivated, informed, and confident throughout their journey.
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- Proven success in a sales or target-driven environment
- Experience in higher education recruitment is a plus
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong customer service mindset
- Self-motivated, organised and results-driven
- Confident, proactive and solutions-focused
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Knowledge & Qualifications
- Understanding of the UK higher education landscape is desirable
What Success Looks Like
- Achieving (or exceeding!) student enrolment targets
- Delivering a seamless and supportive applicant experience
- Building strong relationships with students, agents, and internal teams
- Maintaining high-quality, accurate pipeline data
About QA Higher Education
QAHE partners with UK universities to deliver foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to over 17,000 students worldwide
We’re passionate about widening access to education and creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team
- Opportunity to grow your career in education and sales
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ambitious, motivated, and ready to help students achieve their goals—we’d love to hear from you
Apply now and be part of something meaningful.
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our students and staff. This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including a Basic DBS check.