International Student Recruitment Officer in Leicester

Job description

Join De Montfort University in Leicester as an International Student Recruitment Officer. DMU is an ambitious and thriving institution located within the historical and cosmopolitan city of Leicester. Our state of the art campus is home to a diverse body of nearly 30,000 students, including many from international backgrounds. DMU is ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, which is testament to our focus on excellence and drive to achieve success. DMU has been named as one of the 150 best young universities in the world by the influential Times Higher Education magazine.

The role

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for increasing the number of international students recruited from their prescribed region. Manage the sales and recruitment activity in assigned markets to address strategic objectives and meet enrolment targets, as well as contribute to the overall strategy of the region. You will achieve this by managing key external stakeholder relationships including agents, schools, academic partners and sponsors. You will have no line management responsibilities however you are expected to work closely with and provide leadership to overseas staff and student ambassadors.

Skills required

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Experience of working in an international environment or in a fast-moving marketing or commercial environment
• Delivery of marketing projects and high quality, creative and innovative marketing solutions
• An understanding of current issues relating to Higher Education and education, the current international HE market and other opportunities for UK HEIs overseas
• Ability to work within a small team to achieve or exceed common objectives or targets
• Project management skills, with the ability to be creative and problem solve, and be flexible in approach
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to adapt to varied audiences
• Commercial awareness and an ability to negotiate with partners

Benefits

You will benefit from access to the Local Government Pension scheme; 22 days annual leave plus concessionary days and Bank Holidays; career progression; employee perks that include up to 8.5 per cent off grocery shopping at Sainsbury's, Tesco, ASDA, Waitrose and M&S or at least up to 10% off package holidays through travel club; NUS discount card; free and confidential access to the Employee Assistance confidential Helpline who provide support on a range of lifestyle issues; discounted gym membership; free library memberships and the cycle to work scheme.

What's next?

If this role interests you, please visit the DMU careers site to view the the full job description and person specification, there after apply via the DMU applicant tracking system.

CV's submitted to the job board will not be counted as an application

Closing date: 21 March 2021

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Other

Location

Leicester

Working hours per week

4 - 40

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English