Director of International Recruitment

Application closing date: Sunday 30^th March 2025 at 11:59pm

Location: Preston Campus

Contract type: Indefinite

Hours: 37.00 hours per week

Interview date: Tuesday 22^nd April 2025

Job details

When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

The Director of International Recruitment will provide strategic leadership of the University’s international student recruitment, leading on the execution of a new International Strategy. We are seeking an individual with extensive experience in international student recruitment, with the knowledge and credibility to shape the University’s direction, identifying new opportunities to diversify our markets.

This role will work extensively with senior stakeholders across the institution and externally to build profile and reputation. We seek a candidate with influence and leadership capability, and with extensive experience of producing sustainable sources of income generation through recruiting high quality students who will be successful in their studies. Strong communication, the leadership and development of people, and the creation of high performing teams are key skills for this role.

For further information including details on how to apply please visit www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs/director-of-international-recruitment or contact our retained advisor, Mark Holleran at TalentEdu, or via telephone.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things.

Where opportunity creates success.

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