Global Recruitment Strategist Supporting International Student Growth

This role involves developing and implementing a recruitment strategy in India to attract high-quality students to the University.

The position will have a direct reporting line to the Principal Advisor – India, as well as the Head of Launchpad at UKIBC.

There are two roles available, each with region-specific responsibilities.

The successful candidate will contribute to achieving the University's international recruitment targets while ensuring sustainable and future-proof student recruitment from India.

The post holder will establish effective working relationships with key partners and stakeholders in India (including recruitment agents, universities, schools, colleges, the British Council, alumni and graduate employers) to increase the number of high-quality students to the University.

• Develop and implement the regional student recruitment strategy, collaborating with the Principal Advisor – India, to ensure the University's recruitment targets and strategic goals are met.
• Drive market development and penetration in assigned regions, through market intelligence, data analysis, and relationship-building.
• Represent the University at student recruitment events in the region, including agent fairs, school visits, British Council activities, academic outreach, and seminars, providing advice and information to potential applicants, offer-holders, and their influencers on the University and UK HE in general.
• Deliver presentations and information sessions to prospective students and other key stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Manage enquiries from students and other stakeholders in India, ensuring excellent levels of customer service and that all potential student leads are followed up and driven from enquiry to application and from application to registration.
• Enhance the University's profile and reputation across India.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with key contacts in agent offices, serving as the first point of contact and ensuring timely and high-level support.
• Lead on the development and delivery of high-quality information and training resources for Indian recruitment agents and other stakeholders.
• Develop the Undergraduate market by establishing strong relationships with High School counsellors, identifying priority engagements, outreach and academic activities.
• Support academic visits to India, organizing in-country recruitment activities as directed by the Principal Advisor – India, and providing logistical support for travelling staff.
• Assist with the evaluation and monitoring of projects, including production of market and periodic activity reports.
• Provide insights and guidance on Indian market trends, institutions, and qualifications to inform University strategy.
• Ensure the provision of accurate information, advice and guidance to prospective students and other key stakeholders in India on issues relating to student recruitment and admission to the University.
• Build positive relationships with alumni and develop a network in support of recruitment objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection laws and University policies.
• Monitor policy developments in India and the UK affecting international student recruitment and advise stakeholders accordingly.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Higher Education
• Extensive experience in a similar role within the education sector in India
• Experience of studying in the UK
• Newcastle University Alumni
• Possess a degree from a UK university or relevant professional qualification, along with substantial experience delivering educational marketing activities

This role requires significant travel within India and periodic travel to the UK for training purposes. The appointee must be prepared to undertake such travel and work outside regular office hours if necessary.