International Recruitment Officer

Location: Stirling Campus

Contract type: Open Ended

The post

Student Recruitment sits within the Directorate for Communications, Marketing and Recruitment and holds responsibility for the planning and implementation of effective recruitment strategies to grow student numbers, in line with the University’s Strategic Plan. The International Recruitment Officer will report directly to one of the regional International Recruitment Managers, with whom they will work closely.

The primary objective of the post is to support international recruitment and conversion efforts, through both online and physical activities. The post holder will work across a range of strategic projects including agent relationship and management, digital agent and EdTech recruitment platforms, international scholarships administration, and assisting with maximising student progression from INTO University partnerships. This front-facing role, requires the post-holder to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and to be comfortable presenting information to diverse audiences in a knowledgeable and articulate way. You will work in partnership with the wider student recruitment team to implement and deliver strategies to maximise recruitment opportunities, requiring you to review and report on all activity to ensure maximum return on investment.

Having an understanding of the broader context of recruitment across the HE sector, the post-holder will be responsible for building a strong commercial network through collaborative working practices with internal and external stakeholders.

The role will involve periods of travel overseas, as well as in the UK, when cover is required, therefore the successful candidate must be comfortable with travelling independently. Online activities can take place in relevant country time zones and candidates must also therefore be willing to work flexibly during evenings and weekends when necessary, including University Open Days. Candidates may also be asked to work on wider recruitment activity as required, and designated responsibilities may be subject to change over time in line with team/ University business objectives.

Additionally, the post-holder will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the quality of the student experience, providing information and support to enquirers, applicants and key University partners and stakeholders.

Description of duties

• Plan, lead and deliver strategic projects to raise awareness of the University as a study destination and increase international student recruitment and conversion to meet targets
• Assist with the coordination of the University’s network of recruitment agents, including digital EdTech partners, to ensure processes are efficient and compliant with sector best practice
• Develop and implement a regular series of agent training and communications to ensure partners receive timely information on university courses, deadlines, key selling p  oints, and other relevant news.
• Lead on organising agent familiarisation trips to campus or online agent conferences, including working with INTO Stirling on any joint agent activity and events

Essential Criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Relevant and recent work experience in a student recruitment or marketing environment
• Demonstrate understanding of higher education recruitment and marketing

For further information, including a full description of duties, essential criteria and details on how to apply, please see Vacancy details | About | University of Stirling

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