International Assistant

The Role

Reporting to the International Marketing and Conversion Manager, this position provides proactive and high-quality administrative support to the International Recruitment Team.

The team oversees international admissions, marketing, conversion, and recruitment, including policies related to international students. The postholder will support these activities through efficient administrative and operational coordination, with particular responsibility for finance and customer service functions. The role contributes to improved efficiency, an enhanced applicant experience, and the team’s success in attracting and engaging international students.

The postholder will work flexibly across the wider Marketing, Student Recruitment and Events team, supporting shared objectives and events. Some evening and weekend work may be required, and a flexible, co-operative approach is essential.

The Person

You will have experience in an administrative or support role, ideally within the service sector, with proven cultural awareness and strong customer care skills. Highly organised and detail-focused, you will manage multiple priorities effectively. Self-motivated and methodical, you will demonstrate flexibility and balance administrative duties with excellent customer service to support the International Recruitment Team.

Directorate/Function

The Directorate for Students attracts and supports an inclusive student body, ensuring students become sought-after graduates through career enhancement and a focus on wellbeing.

Recruitment and Admissions at Kingston University forms a large department within the Student Directorate encompassing recruitment and admissions across home and overseas students.

It provides a strategic, operational and advisory service for the University on all aspects of recruitment and admissions. This includes course marketing, student recruitment, student admissions, website management and development, design & print, copywriting, editing as well as international development, visa and immigration advice, events and graduation services. Together we are committed to widening access and improving customer service across the entire applicant journey.

Further information

This is a part-time, 12 month fixed-term position, with a starting salary of £29,478.00 per annum.

Interviews are due to be held on 1 December 2025.

For informal enquiries please contact Emma Carlino, International Marketing & Conversion Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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