International Officer - Hatfield, United Kingdom - University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire

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Hatfield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Post Title:
International Officer (Europe and the Americas)
SBU/Department: Enterprise and Business Development / International Office
FTE: 1 fte
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term (1 year Maternity Cover)
Salary: UH7 £35,333 pa
- £38,592 pa with potential to progress to £42,155 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

Based just 20 minutes by train to Central London, the University of Hertfordshire aims to be internationally renowned as the UK's leading businessfacing university and we are fast becoming a recognised brand for being career focused, as one of the top UK universities for graduate employability.
Following strong growth in the development of our international recruitment strategy, we are looking to expand our team to build upon this success and we want you to be a part of it. You will work to develop new and existing relationships in our key markets in the Europe and the Americas; at an aspirational University placing stronger emphasis on our international strategy moving forward.
Main duties and responsibilities
The International Officer for Europe and the Americas is operationally responsible for delivering the University's corporate international agenda within the region. The primary purpose of this role is to develop and manage the sales / recruitment channels, delivering against agreed international student recruitment targets for the territory. The post holder will represent the University at relevant international higher education events within the region and conferences to enhance the reputation and the brand image of the University. The post holder will help support partnerships with overseas institutions and build successful relationships with external stakeholders as well as manage marketing and sales activities with these institutions, agents and sponsor bodies. The role has a strong service focus and requires a high standard of service to both external and internal stakeholders.
Skills and experience required
You will need to have a successful track record of working in international student experience and have knowledge of relevant admissions and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to assist international recruitment.
Experience of identifying and developing new markets and approaches for student recruitment is essential as well as experience of working in sales in both a commercial and public sector environment.
A proven track record of developing international partnerships, including the effective development and implementation of international strategies.
Qualifications required
Hold a minimum of a degree, or equivalent qualification, or have substantial proven work experience.
_Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria.