Head of International Student Recruitment

Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share, Permanent

Hours per week: 37

About the role

The University of Leicester is seeking an experienced and strategic individual to lead our International Student Recruitment team. As Head of International Student Recruitment, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the University’s global recruitment strategy. This includes undergraduate, postgraduate taught, postgraduate research, distance learning, and pathway programmes. Your role will involve developing data-driven, market-specific plans to ensure the University achieves its international recruitment targets while maintaining a diverse and high-quality student body.

Reporting to the Director of the Future Students Office, you will manage a team of over 20 professionals based both in the UK and across the globe, leading them in building pipelines, managing international relationships, and driving global brand engagement. You will oversee an international recruitment budget exceeding £500k and will collaborate closely with colleagues in marketing, admissions, and the broader University community to ensure alignment with the University’s 10-year internationalisation strategy launched in 2023.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University's global standing, directly influencing its international presence and reputation through innovative recruitment and market engagement strategies.

About you

You will have significant experience in international student recruitment, ideally within the higher education sector, with a proven track record of achieving targets across multiple international markets. You should be educated to degree level or equivalent and possess detailed knowledge of global student recruitment markets, particularly in major markets such as India and China.

In addition to being a strong leader, capable of motivating and managing a dispersed team, you will have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, allowing you to build and maintain relationships with international partners and key stakeholders. A data-driven mindset, the ability to translate complex demographic information into actionable strategies, and a deep understanding of UKVI compliance metrics are essential for this role.

If you are passionate about international education, skilled in strategic leadership, and committed to driving growth in a competitive global environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at the University of Leicester.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome to Philip Dalby at pnd2@leicester.ac.uk.

Applications for job share will be considered.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 30 September 2024

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