Regional Manager - UHE Domestic

Universal Higher Education (UHE) is a central London higher education study centre based in Greenwich, supporting a diverse and international student community. Our Global Recruitment team play a key role in driving growth by engaging prospective students, understanding their aspirations, and guiding them. Our Business Management and Marketing degrees are designed and awarded by the University of Roehampton, London.

Job Purpose

The Partnerships & Recruitment Officer will support OIEG’s growth by working closely with external partners to recruit home students across our portfolio of institutions and programmes. The role focuses on developing, managing and optimising partnerships, supporting recruitment targets, and ensuring a high-quality partner experience that drives sustainable enrolment growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong relationship-management or business development background who is keen to build a career in education partnerships and student recruitment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Partnership Development & Management
  • Identify, onboard and develop relationships with new and existing partners supporting home student recruitment.
  • Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with partners to maximise recruitment performance and engagement.
  • Act as a key point of contact for partners, providing guidance on programmes, entry requirements, processes and timelines.
• Student Recruitment & Performance
  • Support the achievement of home student recruitment targets for each intake.
  • Work closely with internal admissions, marketing and programme teams to maximise conversion and enrolment.
  • Monitor partner performance, analyse recruitment data and provide insights to improve outcomes.
• Market & Business Insight
  • Conduct market research to identify new partnership opportunities and recruitment channels.
  • Analyse feedback and performance data to assess partner effectiveness and student experience.
  • Contribute insights on market trends, competitor activity and product positioning.
• Engagement & Enablement
  • Deliver partner briefings, training sessions and updates (online and in person).
  • Attend partner meetings, events and recruitment activities as required.
  • Support the continuous improvement of recruitment processes, tools and materials.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across OIEG to support business objectives.
  • Prepare reports, presentations and updates on partnership activity and recruitment performance.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping and effective use of internal systems.

Person Specification

• Legal Status
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent
• Qualifications
  • BA, higher or equivalent
• Experience and knowledge
  • Experience working in education, training or student recruitment.
  • Proven experience working with agents and partners to recruit home students.
  • Knowledge of the UK home student recruitment landscape, intakes and admissions processes.
  • Experience managing partner performance against recruitment targets.
• Skills and Abilities
  • Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel within the UK and attend partner events and meetings as required.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Confident analysing recruitment data and using insight to improve outcomes.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
  • Proactive, self-motivated and results-focused.
  • Professional, reliable and accountable.
  • Collaborative and relationship-driven.
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Positive, solution-focused mindset.

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision. Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Recruitment checks, including checks with past employees, are undertaken in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection policy. Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.