International Recruitment Administrator

Travel and international travel may be required for this role. 

Open House' Drop In Session: We will be holding an ‘open house’ drop in session at the University’s Exchange building, in Centenary Square, Birmingham, between 10am and 5pm on Tuesday 21st May 2024. If you’re interested in working at the University of Birmingham and perhaps have a few questions, this is an opportunity to meet colleagues in the Recruitment team. It will be a relaxed and informal event – you can drop in at any time.

The University of Birmingham is a global institution working within a diverse and vibrant City, offering an inspiring education to our students, and undertaking critically important research.  We are a place of open, critical thinking, and the creation, sharing and dissemination of knowledge. 

With our ambition to be a leading global university, we will tackle global challenges, so that our research extends beyond regional and national boundaries to have an international impact. Our students form an international community, and we will provide them with an outstanding international experience, both at their home campuses and through high levels of mobility. Professional Services play a crucial role by providing outstanding support to our researchers, enabling an exceptional educational experience for our students, and help the University to grow its influence regionally, nationally, and globally. 

Role overview

The International Recruitment Administrator provides professional administrative support for members of the International Recruitment team based in the UK and globally and is responsible for managing a high volume of independent activity, including while managers are overseas on business both locally and internationally. This role involves proactive coordination of overseas visits, marketing support, administrative assistance, financial management, and event coordination.

Main Duties

Manage programme of event activity for the Regional Manager, International Officer and Country Officers, or their representatives (e.g. academic colleagues) across various international regions and International visits in the UK;

• Manage a programme of overseas visits for the Regional Manager, International Officer, and Country Officers.
• Liaise with internal and external partners over booking events, and event set up.
• Attend events on behalf of the International Officer or Regional Manager where relevant, representing the University. This will typically include meeting students in an online booth.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

Level of knowledge and/or educational qualifications required:

• Minimum of GCSE grade C or 4 in Mathematics and English at GCSE or equivalent level 2 qualification or relevant work experience evidencing numeracy and literacy.
• Experience in administering complicated budgets is essential and familiarity with foreign payments and transactions is beneficial.
• Proficiency in word processing.
• Computer literacy, including experience of electronic communications as well as experience of using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook. The post holder should also be confident and able to quickly learn new IT skills and software packages as required.

Informal enquiries to Alexa Haslam, a.haslam@bham.ac.uk 

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button.

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working

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