Remote Student Advisor

Remote Student Advisor

Location: Remote (UK-based only)

Start Date: Immediate

Employment Options

  • Full-Time: 40 hours per week (Weekday)

Compensation

  • £25,397 per Annum + performance-based bonuses
  • Clear progression opportunities for high performers

About UniUpp

UniUpp is one of the UK’s fastest-growing student recruitment organisations. We support domestic learners in accessing student finance–funded university degrees, regardless of prior qualifications, academic history, or employment background.

Our mission is to widen participation in higher education for underrepresented communities. Through strong partnerships with leading UK universities, we simplify the admissions journey and create accessible pathways into higher education and long-term career success.

About the Role

We are looking for confident, articulate, and target-driven Remote Student Advisor to join our UK advisory team.

This is a remote, phone-based advisory sales role working with warm and hot leads only—individuals who have already expressed interest in going to university. Your role is to assess eligibility, build trust, and guide suitable applicants from initial enquiry through to successful enrolment.

This position is ideal for candidates with experience in telesales, call centres, customer service, recruitment, or education advisory roles who are comfortable working to KPIs and performance targets.

Working Hours

Available shifts include:

  • Monday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Thursday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Friday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Additional morning/evening shifts may be available

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct structured advisory consultations over the phone
  • Manage inbound enquiries and complete outbound follow-up calls with warm leads
  • Assess applicant eligibility (settlement status, age, education, work history, funding criteria)
  • Clearly explain university programmes, government funding, and career pathways
  • Confidently handle objections and address applicant concerns
  • Collect, verify, and organise supporting documentation
  • Submit complete applications and manage cases through the CRM system
  • Liaise with university admissions teams to ensure a smooth and compliant enrolment process

Candidate Requirements

  • Must currently reside in the United Kingdom
  • Confident, professional telephone manner with strong spoken English
  • Previous experience in sales, telesales, customer service, recruitment, or education advisory roles (highly desirable)
  • Comfortable working in a KPI-driven, performance-focused environment
  • Strong organisation, time management, and attention to detail
  • Reliable internet connection and a quiet, professional home-working setup

Compensation & Progression

  • Base Pay: £25,397 per Annum
  • Performance Bonuses: Monthly KPI-based incentives
  • Career Growth: Clear, merit-based progression pathways and full-time opportunities for high performers

Why Join UniUpp?

  • Make a real impact by widening access to higher education
  • Join a fast-growing, performance-driven organisation
  • Receive full training and continuous professional development
  • Clear progression opportunities in a mission-led company
  • Help students transform their future through education

Mandatory Application Requirement (Important)

To be considered, all applicants must complete the application form below:

Application Form:

https://forms.gle/XJPUASAZQv4GT5bGA

You will be required to submit:

  • Your CV
  • A mandatory 90-second video introduction answering:
  • What relevant work experience do you have?
  • Why do you want to work at UniUpp?

Applications without the completed form and video will not be reviewed.

Hiring Process

  • CV & Video Review – assessment of communication, professionalism, and suitability
  • One-to-One Interview – evaluation of sales ability and advisory approach
  • Oral Open-Book Assessment – scenario-based discussion (notes permitted)
  • Offer Issued – successful candidates may start immediately
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