Associate Director - Global Student Recruitment

Full time/Permanent

About the Role

As the Associate Director of Global Student Recruitment, you will develop and lead an integrated, strategic approach to our student recruitment and admissions functions. Leading teams across UK and international student recruitment, outreach, recruitment events, admissions and enquiry management, you will play a pivotal role in driving enrolment growth and achieving the University’s ambitious recruitment targets.

As a seasoned sales professional, you have led effective and innovative recruitment strategies in higher education and are adept at understanding and applying data and customer and market insights to improve activities. You will have a track record of anticipating and capitalising on emerging global market dynamics, opportunities and challenges, ensuring the University is positioned as an attractive destination for UK and international students.

In this role you will work closely with marketing and digital colleagues to better understand future student journeys and advocate for improved end-to-end customer experiences. You will understand admissions policies, processes and compliance and ensure a seamless and supportive experience for future students. This role also leads on the University’s recruitment events plan, including Open Days.

You will be joining a collaborative and motivated senior team of Associate Directors, led by the Director of Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing & Student Recruitment (CAMS).

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview date: Wednesday 26th November

About Us

Our award-winning Department of Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing and Student Recruitment (CAMS) is responsible for engaging with key audiences including prospective students to support NTU’s student recruitment targets and driving forward NTU’s reputation and brand. CAMS comprises admissions, applicant engagement, student recruitment events and outreach, international student recruitment, marketing and campaigns, content management, creative services, social media, web and digital, public relations and internal and external communications.

If you have a passion for student recruitment, marketing and communications and a drive to make a real difference, CAMS at NTU could be the perfect place for you. In return, we offer you a culture of positivity, encouragement and mutual support. The senior leadership team are committed to nurturing talent and helping people reach their full potential. But most of all, we believe in change and growth; in daring to do things differently.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Chrissa Beaumont (Director of Communications, Alumni Relations, Marketing & Student Recruitment) at chrissa.beaumont@ntu.ac.uk

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 35 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.