International Officer

You will be working directly with the Head of International to meet institutional targets for overseas student recruitment.

The International Officer is responsible for the recruitment of international students. The principal remit of our small but ambitious team is to contribute to the University’s overall strategy by increasing the diversity of our student body and increasing the number of well-qualified international students admitted to the University. The team works across a range of our international target markets to deliver recruitment and marketing activities, promote and develop brand awareness, maintain stakeholder relationships, and identify market opportunities.

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of recruitment and marketing activity within their portfolio of market. They will be tasked with developing relationships in key target countries, with particular emphasis on schools, colleges, overseas agents, and government bodies.

We are looking for a professional, flexible and self-motivated individual who has experience of working to targets and is willing to travel overseas for up to three weeks at a time. The successful candidate will have the initiative and drive required to work alone overseas.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will be a highly organised individual, preferably with experience of working in international education. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with a sensitivity to the needs of international students are essential. You should relish the opportunity to work on your own initiative but be able to demonstrate a proactive approach to developing team strategies.