Global University Systems (GUS) is focused on becoming one of the world’s most dynamic, inclusive, and diverse education organisations. GUS is an international network of higher education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. GUS delivers a wide variety of programmes, including bachelor’s degree programmes, master’s degree programmes, professional training, English Language training, and corporate & executive education. When someone chooses to study at one of our institutions– whether on campus in Europe, North America, or even in their own home – they’re joining a network of 100,000 students worldwide. When you decide to work with GUS, you will be joining an industry leading, global organisation that has a reach in over 150 different countries.

• Working on the strategy and vision regarding international student recruitment into integrated deliverable operational plans; monitoring and evaluating performance against agreed targets and timely reporting of progress of results and outcomes for International Student Recruitment and business development.
• Creating and leading recruitment activity to generate business and identify new recruitment markets and channels, ensuring the continual development of new business and sustainability of existing channels.
• Recruitment, coordination and monitoring of a network of agents and other channels to support international recruitment activity.
• Build, manage and develop a regional team to help deliverables.
• Co-ordinate recruitment activities, including attendance at fairs and events through the development and execution of an integrated plan with associated targets and KPIs.
• Critically assess and evaluate recruitment activity in respect of its value for money and investment returns in relation to targets, making changes and improvements as necessary.
• Identify emerging risks to recruitment targets and formulate plans to mitigate risks by managing across the breadth of relevant international recruitment activity.
• Undertake the analysis of data relating to agreed Key Performance Indicators, ensuring that there is appropriate and accurate management information available to all those who need it.
• Play a role in confronting particular issues as they arise, (whether opportunities or risks)
• Acting as an ambassador and representative for GUS internationally both as an individual and in concert with other representatives.
• Represent at external functions where appropriate.
• Lead, motivate, develop and inspire the International Recruitment and Business Development team, structure their activity and performance to deliver results in line with operational and project budgets, providing clear objectives and managing performance against these.
• Develop ways of attracting good people to work within the department and to develop and retain talent within it. Ensure that appropriate performance management and succession planning is in place so that the team remains agile and innovative.
• Other duties, as required from time to time in line with the seniority and scope of this role.
• Work with key stakeholders across to improve the evidence base for growth including developing the knowledge base on regulatory, legislative and operational landscapes. This includes identifying opportunities for policy change and new partnerships.
• Be a credible voice of authority on private education, and develop knowledge in these areas, including being a source of advice and support on their planning and activities.
• Represent on internal and external matters. Be an ambassador for the full range of activities, including representing at external events and conferences, and promote all its work with authority and diplomacy.
• Develop, manage and maintain a network of overseas institutions and agencies to establish effective recruitment pipeline development and referral channels.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or similar relevant field
• Native-level English speaker and writer
• Exceorganizationaltional skills and ability to meet deadlines to plan multiple concurrent marketing activities, content, and campaigns in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent presentation skills to be able to present ideas and proposals in a clear and coherent way
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Professional and upbeat demeanor, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, sales, marketi,ng and other internal teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, combined with strong business judgment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple cross-functional teams
• Ability to deliver quality outputs in a fast-paced, exciting and dynamic environment with an ability to work to tight deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to comfortably interface with all levels of management and to communicate cross-functionally in a structured and clear manner to influence outcome.
• Demonstrable agency experience
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
• A positive, confident, and determined approach
• A high degree of self-motivation and ambition
• Experience in managing relationships with stakeholders of all levels
• Proficiency in the suite of Microsoft Office, Canva
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Please note: Can all application CVs be submitted in English and/or with a translated copy

Please note this position is only available on our Consultancy agreement.

We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Global University Systems and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.