Head of International

The Head of International is responsible for leading the International Student Recruitment and Study Abroad teams at St Mary's. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing and implementing effective international student recruitment strategies and managing the International team.

The core activities of the role include managing activities including achieving recruitment targets, budget oversight, agent management, marketing initiatives, reporting, and staff management and development.

With extensive experience of working in international higher education in the UK, the successful candidate will have experience of developing and implementing successful international student marketing strategies as well as managing productive teams. Excellent communication and planning skills are essential.

Some working from home can be accommodated for this role, but the post-holder is expected to be on campus three days per week. Some overseas travel will also be required.

Please see the job description for full details of the role and the person specification.

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

With over 6,000 students the University makes significant contributions to its local community and the wider society, empowering its staff and students to have a positive impact on the world. The University’s academic structure is focused around three Faculties, each comprising two to three Schools. Our academic portfolio embraces the Social Science, Allied Health and Sport, Teacher Education, and Theology and the Liberal and Creative Arts.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. We will consider hybrid working arrangements. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

 Closing Date: 20 March 2025 at 23:00

We encourage all interested candidates to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies and interview the candidates prior to the advertised closing date.

Interviews are planned to be held at the beginning of April

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