International Development Officer

4 weeks ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom University of Sunderland Full time


International Development Officer

International Office - International Development

Location:  Sunderland Campus Salary:  £29,968 to £34,890 Hours per Week:  37 Closing Date:  Monday 20 May 2024 Interview Date:  Wednesday 29 May 2024 Reference:  0179-24 Further details:

About the University of Sunderland 

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

About the role

You will support the International Office team to develop and market to specific regional recruitment areas, leading to student conversion to one of our campuses and achieving our International Recruitment targets. The successful candidate will also have responsibility to undertake development work within a specific territory, which would include student recruitment, study abroad and transnational education (TNE).

This role will be based within one of our regional teams depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

The main roles will be to plan strategies for the regions of responsibility and then execute those alongside colleagues in the UK and our overseas regional teams using a range of activities.

Faculty liaison and Transnational Education (TNE) development work is also a key part of the role.

What you can bring 

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience and success of working in a role that involves marketing and/or recruitment to international segments and stakeholders.

Flexible working and overseas travel are essential for this role.

The attached job description outlines the full criteria of the role.

What we can offer you 

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.  Enrolment into our workplace pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.  Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.  Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. For those with young children, our on-site nursery offers exceptional care and education for children from birth to school age, operating throughout the year. Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities. 

Equality, diversity & inclusion 

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th May 2024 (23.59 GMT).

Interviews/assessments are likely to take place on Wednesday 29th May 2024

Please feel free to share this opportunity with your networks and if you would like to find out more about the role and/or have an informal discussion, please feel free to get in touch with either Tom Atkinson (Tom.Atkinson@Sunderland.ac.uk) or Jamie Simpson (Jamie.Simpson@Sunderland.ac.uk).


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