Regional Head of International Recruitment & Partnerships (Maternity Cover)

A founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton is among the top 100 global universities and in the UK’s top 20. Our academics and global student community are helping to change the world for the better. 

Our new University Strategy sets out a clear vision – that we inspire excellence to achieve the remarkable and build an inclusive world. Our international recruitment helps us create a diverse community of world-class scholars and accelerates our impact on society. Through international partnerships, we aim to inspire communities working with us locally and globally to change the world for the better.  

At this exciting time , we are seeking an experienced Regional Head of International Recruitment and Partnerships to lead the successful delivery of our Africa, Middle East and UK International regional team. This will be a fixed term contract up to 12 months to cover the current post holder's maternity cover leave.

As Regional Head of International Recruitment and Partnerships, you will  be responsible for creating a holistic and integrated recruitment engagement strategy for The Africa, Middle East and UKI region, ensuring that we achieve the ambitious targets set out in our International Strategic Plans.  

About you: 

You’ll be experienced in international higher education, understanding the value of international activities to a world-class university. Bringing significant experience of international recruitment and international partnerships, you will have excellent communication and marketing skills and will be able to liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders including those from other cultural settings to ensure success.  

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

Further details:

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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