International Recruitment and Conversion Coordinator

University of the West of Scotland – International Student Recruitment Office

Paisley Campus

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 12 months

The University of West of Scotland have an exciting opportunity for an experienced International Recruitment and Conversion Coordinator to join the International Student Recruitment team on a fixed term basis of 12 months.

Within this role, the successful applicant will work as part of a team whose core responsibility is to support the achievement of the international student enrolment targets of the University’s Corporate Strategy.

Specifically, this involves the recruitment, conversion and admission of suitably qualified international leads and applicants from a range of countries to the University for full-time, fee-paying study at Scottish campuses. The post-holder will ensure an efficient and engaging customer-focused pre-enrolment journey from enquiry to arrival on campus.

This role will have an agreed core geographic remit, with particular focus on MENA and Africa. They will be expected to train in, and where appropriate help to train others in, specialist elements of the roles to ensure maximum flexibility across teams in response to demand at peak times.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Degree from a recognised University
• Fluent in English
• International student recruitment experience
• University working experience in a similar role
• Understanding and experience of university application and recruitment process to study in the UK through international agency and university partners
• Understanding and experiencing of UK student visa application process
• Living experience in the UK
• CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, or equivalent English language teaching/testing qualification is desirable

About us

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings)

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme  
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Interview date: week commencing Monday 4^th August 2025

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided)

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

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UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520