International Officer

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are seeking a proactive individual to join the International recruitment team within the International Office. This role will contribute to achieving the University’s ambitious plans for international recruitment and global engagement. You will work with the Regional Development Manager Middle East & North Africa, in managing the development and implementation of marketing and recruitment activities for the MENA region in order to recruit high quality international students for the University. You will be expected to apply your high-level technical marketing knowledge to work closely with colleagues across campus as well as a wide range of external stakeholders such as the University’s agent, sponsor and international schools network.

You will be part of a busy team, working across a range of activities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to work under pressure with conflicting demands, are also very important in this role.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Finn Brennan, International Manager

Email: f.j.brennan@leeds.ac.uk

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Fixed term (12 months due to temporary replacement cover)

Further details: Candidate Brief

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