Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment

The post holder will balance ownership of recruitment and conversion activity with the additional responsibilities of deputising for the Head of International Student Recruitment 

Leading on the management of direct recruitment and sales activities of the University in recruiting international students at appropriate entry levels to the University, the primary focus of the post is to ensure a positive high-quality journey for future students and their supporters from prospects through to enrolment at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. In addition, the post holder will take full responsibility for the management and communication to Greenwich’s agent network. Will also support in the launch for any new courses, communicating these to all relevant internal and external stakeholders. 

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the university, the Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment will liaise with academic departments and professional services staff, to ensure delivery of an excellent prospect and applicant experience and that internal stakeholder needs are met. The post holder will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of hybrid recruitment and conversion events, ensuring resources are always utilised to their full capacity to achieve set targets.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact:

Graeme Tong, Head of International Student Recruitment, on G.R.Tong@greenwich.ac.uk

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on: 

peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk

The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful. 

Discover why the university of Greenwich is the perfect place to shape your future – watch our Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive's inspiring message on why you should join us: 

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To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above, and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). 

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management

Further details: Job Description & Person Specification

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