At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead international recruitment strategies and manage global partnerships to attract diverse students.
- Company: The University of York, committed to global expansion and student diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a chance to shape international education.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for collaboration across various teams and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the university's global ambitions and student recruitment success.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in international recruitment and partnership management in higher education.
The predicted salary is between 44100 - 53900 £ per year.
The University of York is investing in international expansion and diversification as part of its refreshed strategic direction. This role supports the university’s global ambitions by providing leadership across international recruitment, operational delivery, and conversion activity for international students. The Deputy Director - International Recruitment will oversee strategic and operational activity connected to student recruitment and partnership development within higher education. The position requires strong experience in international recruitment strategy, market insight, and partnership management in a complex global environment.
Key responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational oversight for international student recruitment
- Lead international recruitment teams
- Manage global operational budgets
- Develop and expand recruitment and pathway partnerships
- Support conversion strategies for international students
- Collaborate with admissions teams
- Work with visa compliance teams
- Engage with alumni teams
- Collaborate with careers teams
Requirements
- Extensive experience in international recruitment strategies within higher education
- Expertise in partnership management
- Ability to lead operational and strategic recruitment activity
- Experience working across international and global recruitment environments
Why this role matters
International recruitment plays a significant role in supporting institutional growth, global engagement, and student diversity within higher education. This position contributes to the university’s international strategy by strengthening recruitment operations, supporting partnerships, and helping attract international students in a competitive global market. The role also supports collaboration across operational and strategic teams, helping align recruitment activity with admissions, compliance, alumni engagement, and careers support.
Bonus: Application advice
- Highlight measurable achievements in international recruitment and partnership development
- Demonstrate experience managing strategic and operational projects within higher education
- Provide examples of leadership across international or global recruitment teams
- Show understanding of international students and recruitment conversion activity
- Include evidence of collaboration with admissions, compliance, or student-facing teams
- Tailor your application to demonstrate knowledge of global recruitment markets and partnership growth
Deputy Director - International Recruitment employer: Uniglobaltechnologies
De Montfort University is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of international student recruitment. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while working in a vibrant academic environment in the heart of the UK. Join us to make a meaningful impact on global education and enjoy the unique advantages of being part of a forward-thinking institution.
