Deputy Head of Student Recruitment and International (1.0 FTE)

35 hours per week

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments, where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.

Applications are invited for the Deputy Head of Student Recruitment and International.

The new role of Deputy Head of Student Recruitment and International will lead on the day-to-day management and delivery of student recruitment activity globally, monitoring opportunity and risk and planning accordingly. Reporting to the Head of Student Recruitment and International you will be responsible for all operational activity to deliver on GSA’s student recruitment targets as well as leading a team of regional recruitment staff in planning and implementing recruitment activities, developing creative solutions to recruitment challenges and monitoring progress against key performance indicators.

The Deputy Head will have experience working in key global recruitment markets and have the ability to drive student recruitment forward while understanding the challenges and opportunities that exist in this area. Strong stakeholder management along with the desire to lead and develop the team is key to this role.

The Deputy Head of Student Recruitment and International will champion a culture of high quality professional services understanding the UK’s Agent Quality Framework and its application in institutional policies and processes.

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Benefits of working at GSA

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (GMT) Thursday 19^th June 2025

For full details and to apply online, please visit: gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.

To view our Fair Work statement, please click here and to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion documents here.

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