Deputy Director of Student Recruitment

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the University which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department

The Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions (MSRA) directorate delivers a professional and responsive service to the University to ensure that student number targets are met by recruiting and admitting well-qualified applicants. This includes development and delivery of exciting marketing campaigns to communicate the values of SOAS and the benefits of studying here, processing applications in an efficient way, and developing ambitious student recruitment strategies for the UK, EU and International markets.

About the Role

The Deputy Director of Student Recruitment leads, develops and manages the delivery of the University’s UK and International Student recruitment and conversion activities.  The role holder will manage the team to ensure that recruitment strategies and activities are aligned to effectively support the achievement of student recruitment targets at all levels and for all modes of study.

The role holder will plan and report on recruitment and conversion activities and work in close partnership with the Deputy Director of Marketing and Heads of Admissions. The role holder will plan and oversee the delivery of engaging student recruitment plans for the UK, EU and International markets. The aim is to achieve growth across all levels and groups as part of the ambitious five-year strategic plan.

The Deputy Director of Student Recruitment also has strategic responsibility of the Study Abroad unit, supported by the Head of Study Abroad, reshaping all our student abroad practices to meet the needs of our students, to aid the recruitment of prospective students, and to maintain and develop our relationships with 100+ partners institutions internationally.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply

Closing date:  Sunday 12 May            

Interviews to be held: Friday 24 May (virtual)

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk

'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract

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