About the job:
Reporting to the Vice-President and Chief Finance and Resources Officer, the Director of Global Recruitment and International Partnerships is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for delivering sustainable growth through an integrated portfolio of global student recruitment, transnational education, and international partnerships, underpinned by an agile and responsive admissions function.
Operating in an increasingly complex and competitive global higher education environment, the Director will work in close collaboration with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) to lead the development and execution of a commercially focused, data-driven strategy that diversifies learner pipelines, expands international reach, and creates new revenue opportunities through innovative models of educational delivery.
The postholder will have institutional accountability for achieving ambitious recruitment and income targets across undergraduate, postgraduate, and transnational education portfolios, including new flexible delivery models such as micro-credentials and other CPD provision. This includes responsibility for market prioritisation, the acquisition and conversion of high-quality applicants, admissions effectiveness, agent performance, and the development of sustainable international partnerships to support recruitment and reputation.
Working collaboratively across academic and professional services teams, the Director will ensure that recruitment, transnational education, and partnership activity align with institutional strategy, academic priorities, and long-term financial sustainability.
Location will be Belfast campus with significant international travel required.
About the person:
Successful candidates should meet the following essential criteria:
- Degree or equivalent professional experience in finance, marketing or general business.
- Substantial relevant senior leadership experience (5+ years) in global student recruitment, transnational education, or other commercial international partnerships.
- Demonstrable success in delivering substantial growth in student enrolments, market share, and tuition fee income.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful international recruitment strategies across multiple global markets.
- Experience establishing and managing transnational education or other commercial initiatives.
- Strong commercial experience in developing business cases, evaluating investment opportunities, and delivering measurable return on investment.
- Experience leading complex organisational change and building high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
- Significant experience using market intelligence, data analytics, and applicant insights to inform strategic decision-making.
- Experience managing substantial budgets and delivering value-for-money outcomes.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.
Benefits:
Commensurate with experience
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