International Student Recruitment Manager

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This vacancy is only open to internal members of staff currently on a GCU contract of employment

The team

We are seeking an experienced International Student Recruitment Manager to join our international student recruitment team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about international student recruitment and has a strong desire to make a positive impact. Based within the Directorate of Future Students, Marketing and Communications, the team is responsible for the delivery of the University’s international student recruitment plans, including activities to attract qualified international students to study at our university, the management of our global network of education agents, sponsors and partners, and market insights.

The role

This role is dedicated to recruiting students to the University from delegated region/s, as part of the wider University’s international strategy. The postholder will lead on the identification, strategic development and delivery of recruitment activities across emerging and diversification markets, working closely with academic staff and international partners, including education agents. You’ll have experience of managing complex projects, budgets and operational reporting, and of meeting targets. You’ll be required to travel within the UK and overseas, working at times outside of core office hours. This role is based in Glasgow, Scotland and may include the line-management of staff based both in Glasgow and in-market.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience and have experience of working in Higher Education. An informed understanding of the international recruitment cycle is crucial for this role, as is the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and education agents, demonstrating collaboration and negotiation skills.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in pipeline management, preferably related to the student journey, and a good understanding of challenges and opportunities of international recruitment in Higher Education institutions. Exceptional client relationship management and customer services skills are required, along with experience of operating internationally with strong cultural awareness.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​. The University holds the prestigious Athena Swan Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

The University holds the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, in recognition of our work to combat racism and support race equality.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the ‘Carer Positive Established’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.