Senior Recruitment Officer, Queen Margaret University Account at In-country

2 days ago


Delhi India In-country Full time

Job Description

Does this sound like you

- A dedicated professional with at least 2 years of experience in the higher education industry, preferably at an international university.
- Energetic, organised, and proactive, with a detail-oriented approach.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Motivated by the opportunity to grow into roles focused on student recruitment, outreach, conversion, and relationship management.

Overview:

In-country is a British education management company, launched in 2016, with a team of over sixty people across Delhi, Lahore, and the UK. We manage the South Asian student recruitment operations for multiple blue-chip international universities, as well as work on creative and exciting projects for a host of others.

In-country is looking to appoint a Senior Recruitment Officer as the dedicated representative for our client, Queen Margaret University, Scotland.

You will be representing QMU a modern university with a strong reputation for innovation, professional education, and impactful research in areas such as health sciences, business, creative industries, and social sciences. With a commitment to preparing students for successful careers and a growing international profile, QMU offers a supportive and forward-looking environment for learners from across the globe.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced professional to take the lead in international student recruitment and engagement. As a Senior Recruitment Officer, you will play a key role in delivering recruitment and conversion strategies, strengthening partnerships, and supporting Queen Margaret University's growth in India. You will also be part of In-country's dynamic Delhi team, known for its progressive work culture and strong team spirit.

More information on the University can be found at https://www.qmu.ac.uk/ and more on In-country athttp://in-country.com

Location: In-country Delhi Office, E-265, Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar-4, 110024.

Employment type: Permanent

Main Duties and Accountabilities:

- To maintain public status as an employee of In-country India and not as an official of Queen Margaret University at all times.
- To represent Queen Margaret University at education exhibitions, school visits, and other outreach activities, meeting potential applicants and guiding them on the University's programmes, entry requirements, and unique strengths.
- Rolling out In-country's strategy to deliver the university's student recruitment goals, in line with the company's services to the university.
- To engage with offer holders and prospective students through calls, email campaigns, and other outreach initiatives aimed at conversion.
- To explore opportunities for Queen Margaret University to develop institutional partnerships in India by researching potential collaborators and introducing them to the University.
- To oversee data capture from events and agents, ensuring GDPR-compliant storage and transfer of data between In-country and Queen Margaret University. To ensure that leads gathered from such activities are recorded accurately on In-country's monitoring systems and are followed up on to drive conversion.
- To contribute to the execution and planning of conversion, agent outreach, school outreach, and marketing strategies for Queen Margaret University.
- To plan and deliver events targeted at enquirers and offer holders to support In-country's conversion strategy for the university.
- To support departmental visits to India by University officials, organise in-country recruitment activities and provide logistical support.

Communication and Liaison

- Advising the University on the content and relevance of marketing collateral for the Indian market.
- Rolling out In-country's agent communication strategy for Queen Margaret University.
- Developing and maintaining productive relationships with schools, universities, agency partners, and other key stakeholders in India.
- Conducting market research and providing market intelligence on India to the University's wider International Recruitment Team in Scotland to inform strategy.
- Identifying and targeting schools across India to increase Queen Margaret University's brand visibility.
- Engaging with school counsellors and delivering sessions for students to raise awareness of the University's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Handling daily enquiries and ensuring timely responses to agents and prospective students.
- Submit weekly activity reports (detailing actions and outcomes) by the end of each week.
- Supporting wider University-led projects and initiatives when assigned.

Qualifications

- Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification/relevant professional experience).
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent presentation and public-speaking skills, with confidence in addressing large audiences.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities/projects.
- Proficiency in data handling and analysis, with experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- A professional attitude and the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Initiative and problem-solving ability; able to think quickly and act decisively.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness and ability to undertake extensive travel within India.

Benefits:

- Extremely generous paid annual leave.
- Competitive salary.
- Medical insurance.
- Flexible working hours.
- Super-fast professional development.
- Emphasis on work-life balance, ownership of tasks, and staff development.
- Being part of a high-functioning, close-knit team.

How to apply: Go to our website and fill out the form no later than the 8th of October, 2025. Pro-Tip write a proper cover letter, bespoke to this job.



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