Head of International Student Recruitment

**Location**

High Wycombe

**Contract Type**

Permanent

**Salary Range**

£56,921- £65,814

**Hours per week**

37

**Closing Date**

06/12/2024

**Ref No**

1674

**Full Time - **Permanent -**High Wycombe**

**Salary £56,921- £65,814**

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

As part of the senior leadership team within the Marketing and Student Recruitment Directorate, the Head of International Student Recruitment will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering the BNU’s International Strategy and data-driven market specific plans. There will be an immediate focus on expanding new markets and growing international student numbers across the University’s portfolio of career focussed undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

In addition to being a strong leader, you will have an entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify new opportunities and a track record of success in achieving HE recruitment targets across multiple international markets. You’ll possess excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, allowing you to build and maintain relationships with international agents and key stakeholders. The ability to translate complex demographic information into actionable strategies, and a deep understanding of UKVI compliance metrics are all essential for this role.

If you are looking for a new challenge where you can make a real impact on international student recruitment, we’d love to hear from you.

**What we offer**:

- a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

**Closing Date**:06 December 2024**

**Interview Date**:w/c 16 December 2024**

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title**: Head of International Student Recruitment**Faculty/Directorate**: Marketing and Student Recruitment**Grade**: I**Location**: High Wycombe**Hours**: 37hrs per week**Responsible to**: Director of MSR**Responsible for**: International recruitment team and in country consultants**Job Purpose**:

- The Head of International Student Recruitment is a key role which has responsibility and accountability for the development and delivery of the University’s international student recruitment strategy. The post holder will provide the vision, leadership and management to achieve the University’s ambitious international growth targets.- This is a senior position that requires excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, allowing you to build and maintain relationships with international agents and key stakeholders.**Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role**:
- Lead the development and delivery of the University’s International Student Recruitment Strategy, to grow our community of international students and associated income across all Schools, with a focus on enhancing recruitment and conversion processes to support prospective international students.- Translate the international strategy into integrated deliverable operational plans; critically assessing value for money, monitoring and evaluating performance against agreed targets and timely reporting of progress of results and outcomes. Make changes and improvements as necessary, ensuring that there is appropriate and accurate management information available to all those who need it.- Create and lead recruitment activity to generate business and identify new recruitment markets and channels, ensuring continual development of new business and sustainability of existing channels.- Identify and develop new transnational education (TNE) opportunities, working closely with the Academic Schools to follow up on potential leads and opportunities, and develop robust business