Deputy Head of Global Recruitment

£47,389 rising to £51,753

**Full Time, Permanent - Professional Ser**
- Oxford Brookes University is a modern and forward-thinking institution rooted in, and connected to, a city with a rich history of culture and learning. Oxford Brookes focuses on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience.

**The role**
- Based at our Headington campus and reporting to the Head of Global Recruitment, the Deputy Head of Global Recruitment is responsible for directly managing significant regional recruitment teams, and contributing to leadership support to the wider global recruitment team.
- The Deputy Head of Global Recruitment will also serve as the global liaison for one of the university's faculties, working closely with members of the Faculty Executive Leadership Team to advise on and deliver their global recruitment strategy. Additionally, this role will be responsible for creating, leading and delivering on at least one “Brookes Global Approach” to recruitment, whilst also identifying and taking a lead role on projects to improve global recruitment.

**About the team**
- Within the Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement Directorate, the Brookes Global recruitment team are responsible for all global recruitment to the University, working closely with colleagues across the Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement Directorate, wider professional services and the faculties to achieve sustainable global recruitment targets.

**What will I be doing?**
- Your key responsibilities will involve:

- Leading and developing high-performing regional recruitment teams, both in the UK and overseas, to drive sector-leading student recruitment and enhance the University's global reputation. This will include developing and regional recruitment plans and managing the regional budget effectively.
- Manage international recruitment agents, undertake overseas missions, and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the University's international recruitment strategy by taking ownership of (global and/or regional) projects.
- Act as a crucial liaison with Faculties, providing expert guidance to meet international recruitment targets, and collaborate closely with marketing and senior leadership.

**Which skills do I need?**
- A strong track record in international student recruitment, and/or in delivering strategy to exceed targets.
- Proven success in leading high-performing, remotely-based teams.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate a clear vision.
- Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement to drive organisational change.
- Experience in leading and delivering transformation in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of operating overseas and leading teams based in different international locations.
- Experience of deputising for senior colleagues to internal and external audiences.
- Experience of managing several budgets.

**How to apply**
- The closing date is**:7th September, 2025 23:30**

**About the location**
- Based at our Headington campus, you’ll experience the vibrant campus atmosphere and benefit from our modern office environment. The campus is one mile from the centre of Oxford and is served by regular public transport. This role will be hybrid and we expect there will be a requirement to be on campus 1-2 days per month, or as required to perform your duties.

**Equality, diversity and inclusion**
- As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria

**Interviews are expected to take place w/c 15th September 2025**

**Closing Date**:

- 07-Sep-2025

**Vacancy ID**:

- 182505

**Faculty or Directorate**:

- Dir Marketing Recruitment & Engagement

**Location**:

- Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

**For more information**:
**Posted on**:

- 14-Aug-2025