International Recruitment Officer

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

An exciting opportunity to develop a career in international Higher Education at a Russell Group university.

You will assume a specific regional responsibility, or specific areas within a larger region focussing on international student recruitment as well as supporting the development and delivery of regional strategies.

We are looking for people who are results orientated and passionate about excellence and innovation with the potential to become an outstanding relationship manager and who can demonstrate practical people skills.

The role is varied and provides a range of other experiences and development opportunities including: sales and marketing; operational management; and supporting the planning and delivery of broader engagement activity, enabling you to build on the University's profile and reputation.

You will develop and manage a range of relationships interacting closely with the other International Office teams, and a wide range of Academic and Professional Services units both within the University and in-region.

Experience of working in South America, the Middle East, Sponsor relations and with the associated language skills would be desirable but not essential.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy please contact Eleanor Shotton, Deputy Director, International Office at eleanor.shotton@ncl.ac.uk.

The Role

The post holder will provide management, coordination and support for engagement with one or more key global regions. In doing so, they will contribute to the achievement of the Newcastle University's ambitious objectives for internationalisation, with a particular focus on international student recruitment.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of international recruitment, relations and partnership strategies for Newcastle University

• With support from the International Office Management team, take responsibility for student recruitment, market development and relationship management in one or more key target regions for international student recruitment and engagement

• Manage and plan for regional engagement for specified target regions covering:

• International student recruitment and marketing

• Partnerships and stakeholder relations

• Developing profile and reputation

• Represent Newcastle University on visits and events overseas and on campus in support of University objectives. The volume of travel may be extensive but will vary in accordance with strategic priorities

• Manage and modify processes and systems for international student recruitment and international relationship and partnership development

• Undertake market research, data analysis and reporting to provide high quality market intelligence in support of international objectives

• Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with international institutions, agents and other strategic international partners, with the aim of achieving strategic objectives

• Develop effective working relationships with staff in academic and professional service units involved in international activities

• To co-ordinate and participate in incoming and outgoing international visits in support of international activities

• Any other duties as directed

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