About Swansea University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About the Role
The International Recruitment Officer will join Global Swansea’s International Recruitment & Operations team of 20 Swansea based staff and 13 colleagues overseas, to work as an agile member of the team to support student recruitment activities, especially conversion, across priority markets with a focus within the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Pakistan team.
The role holder will advise managers and colleagues utilising their experience, knowledge and professional expertise. Professionalism, flexibility, self-motivation and a determination to succeed are essential. Candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and have the transferable skillset required to make the role a success.
Key responsibilities of the role will include supporting and delivering the University’s international recruitment strategy by attending overseas/virtual recruitment events, deploying innovative tactics to drive up recruitment, delivering conversion activities in conjunction with academic departments, tracking and monitoring progress of applicants through the student recruitment journey. The role holder will be responsible for gathering and disseminating market intelligence about localised market issues impacting recruitment whilst also actively collecting data from markets for all recruitment segments (UG, PG, product portfolio, incentives etc.).Organising inward visits to the University by prospective students as well as institutional visitors and other key stakeholders, liaising with Faculties to make arrangements for talks and presentations.
It is essential that the role holder provides a professional, efficient, customer-focused service ensuring that international recruitment outcomes are delivered on time, to the agreed level. The role requires flexibility, initiative, resilience and the ability to travel overseas from time to time.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
International Recruitment Officer employer: Swansea University
Swansea University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation within the School of Social Sciences. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on care-experienced children's educational outcomes in Wales. Located in a beautiful coastal city, the university provides a unique setting for personal and professional growth.
