Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment

The University of Bath is seeking a dynamic Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment to help shape and deliver our global recruitment strategy and drive growth in new and emerging markets.

As one of three Deputy Heads, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering Bath’s international recruitment objectives. You’ll lead a talented regional recruitment team, manage key external partnerships, and develop innovative market plans that strengthen our global presence. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will influence strategic decisions and help diversify our student community.

About the role

At Bath, you’ll be part of a world-class institution committed to excellence and innovation. In this role you will:

• support the Head of International Student Recruitment in leading the team and shaping global initiatives.
• drive recruitment strategies for designated regions, and initially with a particular focus on steering and leading on our new market development strategy.
• manage relationships with agents, contractors, and international partners to ensure seamless integration with University activities.
• collaborate with Marketing and Admissions teams to deliver coordinated campaigns and impactful content.
• represent the University at international events and provide market insights to senior leadership.

We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real impact on the University’s international growth.

About you

You will have:

• significant experience in international student recruitment, with proven success in developing and implementing new market strategies.
• strong leadership skills and experience managing teams and external stakeholders.
• excellent communication, data analysis, and presentation skills.
• a proactive, resilient, and flexible approach, with willingness to travel internationally (up to 12 weeks per year).
• a thorough understanding of global education trends and qualifications frameworks.

Further information

This is a full-time, permanent position and there is an expectation that you will commit to working on campus 1-2 days per week to attend meetings and support visits, including Wednesday each week as the regular on campus working day for the whole International student Recruitment team. A valid passport is also required with no travel restrictions as you will be required to travel globally.

A DBS check will be required for this role.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Siobhan Robinson, Deputy Director of SRA/Head of International Student Recruitment (ser59@bath.ac.uk) or David Howells, Deputy Director of SRA/Head of UG Admissions (dih21@bath.ac.uk).

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

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