International Recruitment Assistant

The University of Salford is seeking a highly organised and confident International Recruitment Assistant to support international student recruitment, with a key focus on conducting student credibility interviews and supporting applicant conversion activity.

This role plays an important part in ensuring a high‑quality, compliant recruitment journey for international applicants. You will spend a significant proportion of your time conducting credibility interviews with offer-holders, accurately recording outcomes, and supporting UKVI‑related processes, while also contributing to the University’s wider recruitment, admissions and engagement processes.

Working closely with colleagues across the International Recruitment Team, you will provide professional administrative and operational support, maintain accurate applicant records, and engage with prospective students, agents and external partners to support conversion from application to enrolment.

Please note this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Key Responsibilities 

• To conduct student credibility interviews as part of the international recruitment and admissions process, ensuring compliance with UKVI expectations and University requirements, and providing clear, accurate interview outcomes and recommendations.
• To contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of credibility interview processes, including quality assurance checks and monitoring trends within applicant cohorts.
• To assist with immigration compliance activities as directed by more senior members of the international recruitment team (in relation but not limited to) in assisting with credibility work required for the recruitment purposes.
• To assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of checking processes and tracking systems for student data to ensure a high level of data integrity, for both electronic, produced and held by the Department.

About the International and Regional Development Department
The International and Regional Development Directorate is fundamental to the delivery of the University’s internationalisation strategy and ICZ (Industry Collaboration Zones) agenda. The Directorate includes Degree Apprenticeships, UK and International Partnerships, the International Office, Salford Languages, Enterprise and the ICZ support team.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme.
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance.
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives.
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships.
• Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

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