Regional Recruitment Manager

This role is for a Regional Recruitment Manager responsible for leading student recruitment and partnership development in Europe and the Americas, including Study Abroad programs. Key duties involve developing and implementing regional growth strategies to increase student enrollment and fee income. Essential requirements include significant experience in international student recruitment, partnership development, staff management, and the ability to travel extensively.

• Strategic Recruitment Leadership
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies across Europe, North America and Study Abroad markets.
• Deliver student recruitment, conversion and enrolment growth targets.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and diversification strategies.
• Contribute to institutional recruitment planning and forecasting processes.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Establish and manage strategic relationships with universities, Study Abroad providers, recruitment agencies, scholarship organisations and government bodies.
• Negotiate and oversee partnership agreements and recruitment contracts.
• Evaluate partnership performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Develop sustainable recruitment pathways and collaborative initiatives.
• Lead the University's Study Abroad recruitment strategy.
• Increase non-graduating student enrolments and associated fee income.
• Develop relationships with North American and European university partners.
• Expand opportunities for semester, year-abroad and exchange activity.
• Market Development and Analysis
• Monitor international recruitment trends, competitor activity and policy developments.
• Analyse application, conversion and enrolment data.
• Produce market reports, recruitment forecasts and performance evaluations.
• Use evidence-based insights to inform decision-making and investment priorities.
• Student Recruitment and Conversion

• These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be made.
• Significant experience in international student recruitment, partnership development or international education.
• Experience of delivering recruitment, enrolment or income targets.
• Experience of managing and developing staff.
• Proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of analysing data and translating insights into action.
• Experience of operating within a complex and customer-focused environment.
• Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Strong understanding of international higher education and student recruitment.
• Knowledge of European and North American education systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to travel extensively across Europe and North America, including regular international and long-haul travel.
• Ability to work independently and represent the University externally at a senior level.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and excellent customer service.
• Willingness to maintain professional knowledge of international recruitment trends, visa developments, market intelligence and sector best practice.