Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment

3 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

**The role**:
We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment to lead a team of International Market Development Managers and International Officers in meeting institutional and faculty targets in relation to the University’s international recruitment strategy. The role is advertised one a one-year fixed term basis.

The International Recruitment Team supports the University in the recruitment of international students, developing and implementing country-specific and School/Faculty focused strategic plans, providing specialist market knowledge and representing the University on student recruitment missions in the UK and overseas.

**What will you be doing?**:
The post holder will report to the Head of International Student Recruitment and work closely with a variety of colleagues from the International Office and from the teams forming the Global Engagement Division. Working alongside fellow Deputy Heads, they are required to deputise for the Head where necessary.

Deputy Heads of International Student Recruitment are responsible for the strategic development and operational management of the University’s promotional and student recruitment activities in selected countries across named regions, contributing to overall institutional targets and playing a key role in identifying new or emerging markets. Each Deputy Head directly line manages a group of staff from the recruitment team, providing support as well as strategic overview and leading on the production and implementation of regional recruitment plans, requiring the ability to lead staff and give direction in an area of significant ambiguity, suggesting and enabling changes in strategy to accommodate changing international political situations.

There is a strong liaison element to this role, which requires advanced negotiation skills to harness colleagues’ enthusiasm and focus it on the institutional direction, while building and maintaining productive relationships with key influencers and support businesses overseas.

The anticipated specific market management responsibility for this role will be for Greater China and faculty responsibility for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience of student recruitment and marketing activity, with a detailed understanding of the themes in international higher education. You will have worked previously in a management role, preferably within the higher education sector, and are able to provide leadership, team building and act as a role model in delivering a high-quality service. This will include working as part of a large team with a diverse range of colleagues, liaising regularly and proactively building relationships with other University areas and functions. You will be experienced in data analysis and strategy development, with knowledge of marketing and how this is adapted to engage stakeholders across a range of cultural contexts. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where change can be frequent and have the ability to be a highly proficient communicator in a wide range of internal and external settings.

**Additional information**:
**Contract type: Fixed-term, maternity cover for 12 months**

**Work pattern**: Full-time, 35 hours per week**

**Grade/Salary**: K £47,047-£52,841 per annum**

**School/Unit**: International Office, Global Engagement Division**

**This advert will close** **at** **23:59 GMT** **on** 06/07**/2023**

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

**_The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an _**
**_inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential._**
**_ We want _**
**_to attract, develop, and retain individuals_**
**_ with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution._**

**Available documents**:

- SUPP110017 Deputy Head of ISR JD.pdf

JOB NUMBER***

**SUPP110017**:
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN***

**Fixed-terM/Full time**:
CLOSING DATE***

**06 Jul 2023**:
FACULTY/DIVISION***

**External Relations**:
SALARY***

**£47,047-£52,841 per annum**:



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