European Portfolio Manager – Student Recruitment

About the role

Gateway Study Links is seeking a full‑time European Portfolio Manager to lead student recruitment for European destinations such as Italy and Germany. Based on‑site in Islamabad, the manager will develop and grow the recruitment portfolio, advising prospective students through the entire application and enrollment process.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies for European markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities and partner institutions.
• Advise prospective students on program suitability, admission requirements and funding options.
• Monitor performance metrics, analyse market trends and report on portfolio performance.
• Coordinate marketing activities and collaborate with internal teams to ensure high‑quality service delivery.

Required profile

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate market trends and student demand.
• Knowledge of finance and budgeting for managing recruitment targets and revenue projections.
• Experience in portfolio management and handling multiple student recruitment pipelines.
• Understanding of investments and risk management concepts is beneficial.
• Prior experience in international education or student recruitment for European institutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Education Management or related field; master’s degree is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of one or more European languages is an advantage.