Regional Operations Director

Edvoy is a new, innovative digital platform created by industry professionals with over 16 years of experience in the global education sector. Our mission is to empower students to make more informed decisions throughout their University application journey by providing impartial, free content and advice in one place.

We aim to break down international barriers and make education global. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking EdTech company that has seen immediate traction, with over one million visitors, and thousands of new users in the last six months. We are now poised for growth across eighteen nationalities and four continents.

The Regional Head will be responsible for leading, managing, and driving the performance of Student Recruitment Managers (SRMs) across multiple regions. This role requires strategic oversight of regional recruitment plans, agent network development, and delivery of student recruitment targets. The Regional Head will act as the key link between the company's global strategy and regional execution, ensuring consistency, compliance, and growth in student enrolments.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of SRMs across multiple regions.
• Set clear performance targets and ensure achievement of individual and regional KPIs.
• Conduct regular one-to-one reviews, training, and coaching to drive performance and capability.

This role involves leadership & team management, regional strategy & planning, agent & partner management, collaboration & cross-functional working, performance & reporting, brand building & representation.

The ideal candidate should have 6–10 years of experience in higher education student recruitment, with at least 3 years in a managerial/leadership role.

Develop and execute regional recruitment strategies in line with the company's global objectives.

Analyse regional trends, market performance, and competitor activity to inform strategy.

Provide regular insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Oversee the SRMs in building, managing, and expanding agent networks.

Ensure consistent engagement, training, and compliance across all partner relationships.

Represent the company in high-level meetings with key agents, institutions, and stakeholders.

Work closely with marketing, admissions, and compliance teams to align efforts and improve conversion rates.

Collaborate with university partners to strengthen brand visibility and market presence.

Ensure smooth communication flow between regional teams and central teams.

Drive results against agreed student recruitment targets.

Regularly monitor and report on SRM and regional performance, identifying risks and corrective actions.

Establish best practices for efficient operations and effective recruitment activities.

Represent the company at regional and international events, conferences, and exhibitions.

Promote the company's value proposition to agents, students, and partners.

Support in developing and delivering presentations, workshops, and training sessions.

The ideal candidate should have strong leadership, mentoring, and people management skills, as well as excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills. They should also be able to thrive under pressure and deliver results within tight timelines.