Head of International Recruitment - Stirling, United Kingdom - University of Stirling

University of Stirling

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Stirling, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Post Details
Full time
Open ended

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 02 May 2023.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a role under SOC code 2317.

The Post

The Head of International Recruitment (Operations) is a critical appointment to support the delivery and achievement of the University's Strategic Plan.

Based within the Communications, Marketing and Recruitment (CMR) Directorate, the post will lead a team of specialist recruitment staff (both in Stirling and in-country overseas) and work in partnership with colleagues in professional services, faculties and with key external stakeholders and international partners to support, develop, monitor and deliver our objectives and targets.

Reporting to the Head of International Recruitment (Strategy and Projects), the post holder will lead the international recruitment team to deliver on a range of initiatives and activities across priority and emerging markets in line with the University's strategic objectives and KPIs.

A graduate with a successful record of international student recruitment in a UK Higher Education institution and excellent organisational and communication skills, the post holder will be passionate about this area of work.

A strategic thinker with the analytical skills to interrogate data to inform strategy and operational delivery, the Head of International Recruitment will be used to taking a target-driven approach to their work.

The post holder will be required to undertake domestic and overseas travel.

Description of Duties

The post-holder will:

Support the Head of International Student Recruitment (Strategy and Projects) in providing strategic leadership for the international undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment and conversion process
Line manage international recruitment regional managers, including overseasbased recruitment teams, ensuring recruitment priorities and associated activities in current and emerging markets are clearly aligned with the University's Strategic Plan, and effectively impacting on annual targets
Lead on the operational implementation of the University's international recruitment strategy to maximise recruitment and revenue growth in line with KPIs and targets
Work closely with colleagues in faculties, admissions and marketing, in shaping and delivering the recruitment cycle
Lead on the development and implementation of recruitment and conversion plans
Monitor, evaluate and report on trends and developments across priority and emerging markets to inform the University's recruitment strategy; identify growth and business development opportunities and respond effectively to emerging issues
Collate, analyse and interpret marketrelated data to report on performance against targets, provide insights and make recommendations to meet recruitment objectives
Carry out budget forecasts, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on spending, ensuring sound budgetary and financial management
Ensure effective operational management of the University's network of overseas agents, reporting on performance in line with annual targets and ensuring the implementation of a range of activities and initiatives to meet growth expectations
Provide support, guidance and advice to faculties and divisions to develop and deliver recruitment plans in line with faculty and University objectives to drive student recruitment growth
Work collaboratively with third parties, including agent aggregators, and QS Enrolment Solutions, to enhance and develop our approach to lead generation, enquiry management and conversion
Oversee the management of external relationships with school counsellors, partners (including those responsible for promoting the INTO University of Stirling pathway programmes) and other external bodies to ensure effective representation of the University in priority markets
Prepare management information, identifying areas of market research to inform the development of courses and services to support recruitment strategies
Represent the University externally, attending meetings and sitting on Committees with Scottish, UK and overseas sector colleagues and other educational institutions, government and external bodies e.g. British Council
Plan, organise and participate in inward visits (conferences/presentations /workshops) designed to inform and motivate a range of stakeholders, including prospective students, agents and partners, school counsellors and representatives from UK and overseas governments or funding bodies
Provide leadership and support for key institutional events such as Open Days and Applicant Days, and ensure the delivery of business requirements for such events
Participate in the activities of the wider Directorate and carry out other duties, project work or representational duties as directed by the Head of International Recruitment (Strategy and Projects) and D