Head of International Student Recruitment

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to lead International Student Recruitment in Plymouth?

About us

We are:

• A top 2 modern UK University (Times Higher Education, Young University Rankings 2024)
• Ranked 5^th best modern UK University for teaching (Times Higher Education, Young University Rankings 2024)
• TEF Triple Gold 2023
• Ranked as a 1^st class University (or top 20 University) for sustainability (People and Planet University League)

About the role

In this role, you will lead our International Student Recruitment team, which is part of the wider Plymouth Global Directorate. This includes International Student Recruitment, International Partnerships, Global Opportunities, and Enquiries and Admissions Services.

As a member of the directorate’s Senior Management team, you will play a vital role in leading a highly experienced team from diverse backgrounds around the globe. You will also oversee our talented colleagues in the International Marketing and Agent Management teams.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with excellent leadership abilities and proven experience in developing and implementing successful international recruitment strategies. You should possess strong relationship management skills, experience engaging with senior-level internal and external stakeholders. You will also drive outcomes that align with the university’s financial targets, ensuring the success of international recruitment initiatives.

This role is based in Plymouth but it does require international travel as part of the role.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact:

Michael Lurie, Director, Plymouth Global by email at michael.lurie@plymouth.ac.uk.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can acommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as people with disabilities, ethnically diverse and LGBT+.

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