Representative Application form
Student Recruitment and Engagement
Application to provide agent representation to
Goldsmiths, University of London
On occasion, Goldsmiths, University of London may seek to expand its network of international
representatives.
We ask that prospective representatives make a formal application. We will require references as
part of this process, and we usually prefer to meet with prospective agents and visit their offices
before making a formal appointment. If this is not possible we may be able make alternative
provision e.g. Skype.
We need to see that the prospective agent has the student support and marketing capacity to
successfully enhance our recruitment in the relevant market/s. Agents will also need to show
integrity and professionalism, and the ability to provide a high level of service both to Goldsmiths
and to the students.
As part of the application, please complete the following form. You can attach further documents if
required. This information is only for the confidential use of Goldsmiths and will not be shared.
Completion of this form creates no obligation on your part, or Goldsmiths.
1. What is the registered and operating name of your business and your primary address and
website (if there is a website)?
2. Please describe the legal structure and ownership of your business [e.g. sole trader, limited
company etc and who are the majority shareholders or proprietors]
3 Do you require a business licence to operate in your country? If so please attach or include
relevant documents. If you are subcontracted to another agent please give details.
4. Is your business registered for VAT in the UK? If so, please provide your VAT registration
number here:
5a. Please give some background to your organisation and its development, when was it
established and what is the scope of activity/services provided? E.g. educational events, face to
face counselling, visa application, partnerships, digital marketing/Web platform, language training
etc.
5b. Do you charge students for any of the services provided, and if so, how much?
6. Please describe the management and staffing structure of your organisation, in particular, their
experience within the educational field, including any relevant training or qualifications held
7. Please give details and addresses of branch offices and provide the names of the regional office
managers. Please attach a separate sheet if appropriate (please specify your headquarter)
8. Please provide a list of the universities that you currently represent (UK based and other
countries)
9. Please provide details of student numbers you sent to the UK (and any other countries) last year
Country
Level
Number students successfully enrolled last year
United Kingdom
UG
PG
IFC
PreMaster
UG
PG
IFC
PreMaster
UG
PG
IFC
PreMaster
10. What is your Companies placement success rate? (Applications to enrolment-UK universities)
E.g-1000 applications/ 500 enrolments = 50% )
11. Have you and/or your staff visited the UK? If yes, how often do they visit? Have any staff
studied in UK?
12. What do you think are the recruitment opportunities for Goldsmiths in your market?
Which channels, platforms and activities will you use to promote Goldsmiths, and which
programmes do you think will appeal to students?
13. How you would distinguish Goldsmiths from your other university clients in your market?
14. Please tell us what kinds of support you hope to receive from Goldsmiths?
15. Provide details of at least two references, where possible both should be from an educational
institution within the UK.
Institution name
Contact person
Title /role
Address
Email
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information provided in this form and any attachment is true and correct at
the point of submission.
Your name:
Title:
Your position in the
business:
Contact address:
Your email address
and contact number:
Please submit your completed tender and associated documents to your contact person, or
[email protected]
We may not currently be looking for new Representatives in your country, but we will certainly
acknowledge your proposal and will keep it on file for future consideration.
Charley Robinson
Goldsmiths, University of London
Revised April 2016