About the Role
GEDU is seeking a highly organized, ambitious, commercially aware, and proactive professional to join the International Student Recruitment Leadership Office as an Office Manager.
This is not a traditional office administration role. The successful candidate will work directly with the Senior Director and closely support a global student recruitment organization of over 120 professionals across multiple international markets.
The role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to leadership decision-making, commercial operations, global recruitment strategy, business planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational performance. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, capable of managing multiple priorities, and motivated to build a long-term career within a fast-growing international organization.
The successful candidate will become a trusted member of the leadership office, ensuring priorities are executed, projects progress effectively, communication flows efficiently, and the wider team remains aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Leadership Support
- Partner closely with the Senior Director to manage priorities, schedules, meetings, and business commitments.
- Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas, action plans, and follow-up activities.
- Monitor progress against agreed actions and ensure timely completion.
- Prepare executive reports, presentations, briefing papers, and business updates.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Business Coordination & Strategic Projects
- Support the planning and delivery of strategic initiatives across the International Student Recruitment function.
- Maintain project trackers, action logs, and performance dashboards.
- Liaise with stakeholders across global teams to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
- Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, or delays and escalate where appropriate.
- Support implementation of new initiatives, processes, and business improvements.
Global Team Engagement & Communication
- Coordinate communication across international teams and regional leadership groups.
- Promote alignment of priorities, objectives, and key business initiatives.
- Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across GEDU.
- Ensure information is communicated accurately and followed through effectively.
Commercial & Operational Support
- Assist in preparing and consolidating enrolment, pipeline, forecasting, and performance reports.
- Support management reporting and leadership presentations.
- Gain exposure to recruitment markets, commercial performance, partnerships, and strategic planning.
- Support budget tracking, expense management, procurement, and operational requirements.
Leadership Events & Global Meetings
- Coordinate leadership meetings, conferences, workshops, retreats, roadshows, and team events.
- Manage travel, accommodation, schedules, and event logistics.
- Ensure all meetings and events are professionally planned and executed.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive improvements in systems, processes, reporting, and ways of working.
- Introduce structure, organization, and efficiency across the leadership office.
- Take ownership of challenges and proactively identify solutions.
- Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
Skills, Experience & Attributes
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, or a related field.
- Previous experience in business coordination, executive support, project coordination, office management, operations, or a similar role.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Knowledge of Power BI or reporting tools is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Ambitious and eager to learn.
- Commercially minded with an interest in business performance and strategy.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented.
- Highly organized and dependable.
- Professional, discreet, and trustworthy.
- Comfortable working with senior leaders and influencing outcomes.
- Adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced global environment.
- Confident collaborating across cultures, regions, and time zones.
Why Join GEDU?
This role offers exceptional exposure to senior leadership and international business operations. You will gain experience across areas that typically take years to access, including:
- Global Student Recruitment
- International Business Operations
- Commercial Strategy
- Business Planning & Forecasting
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leadership Communication
- Performance Management
- Partnership Development
For an ambitious and capable individual, this position provides a genuine opportunity for professional growth and long-term career progression within GEDU's global organization.
Join us and become part of a leadership team shaping the future of international student recruitment across global markets.
Office Manager - International Student Recruitment Leadership Office in London employer: GEDU Global Education
At GBS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. Our Birmingham location provides a vibrant environment where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and a commitment to career development through tuition reimbursement. Join us in our mission to change lives through education, and be part of a team that genuinely cares about making a difference.
