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Job Title:

Student Recruitment Officer (International Markets)

Department:

IR0003 Marketing and Admissions

Reporting to:

Sales Manager

The position of the Student Recruitment Officer (International Markets) has responsibility, reporting to the Sales Manager, to recruit students from key International Markets in accordance with agreed targets, as well as ensuring the smooth flow of students through the recruitment pipeline. The post is a combination of office-based activity including administrative work and international travel representing DBS at agent fairs, partner institutions, International Days,  and other events in global markets as required.

International Travel will be a key requirement of this role.

Specific responsibilities of the Student Recruitment Officer for International Markets will include: 

• Travel to key markets across the globe including Africa, the Americas & Asia, representing DBS 

• Recruitment of students from global markets in accordance with agreed targets. 

• Developing and managing agent/partner relationships for the College to support the delivery of our Internationalisation strategic objectives. 

• Arrange visits/meetings to agents in key markets as per an agreed travel plan 

• To build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders including academic staff, academic operations staff, Admissions teams, Student Experience and Careers and to work collaboratively with these stakeholders to support international recruitment.

• Attendance at Agent fairs, partner institutions, International Days, Open events, Recruitment fairs, registration and Induction events on location or online in key markets, and on the DBS Campus as required

• Conduct calls to manage students through the pipeline stages and liaise with applicants and/or their agents regarding status updates of applications.

• Follow up with International student recruitment leads and applications at all statuses by phone, email or any other communication channel as directed

• Work with the Marketing team in developing relevant marketing communications for International partners and their students and building marketing plans for markets

• Develop plans considering the changing landscape of the market & the role’s recruitment target

• Provision of timely and regular reports to management with up to date statistics and analysis of student applications and recruitment  

• Provide comprehensive reports on agent/partner visits/meetings and to ensure that market intelligence gained through recruitment activity is fed back to colleagues within the recruitment function to inform future activity.

• Ensure international recruitment and business development activities meet the Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students

• Organisation and provision of a comprehensive and streamlined information service to both agents and students

• Management and development of relationships with all targeted and potential partners and applicants/students

• Liaison and contact Person for relevant Agents 

• Conduct regular follow up calls with agents

• Onboard new agents in line with agent management compliance processes

• Provide training sessions to agents and counsellor staff

• Assist in other student recruitment areas when required

• Additional administrative and marketing tasks as delegated by management

• Remain flexible to changes in priorities, geographic focus, and responsibilities

Working Relationships:

The management of successful working relationships will be an integral aspect of the role. This will include:

• Agents

• Partner Schools and their students

• Regular interaction with the Admissions Office

Reporting Arrangement:

The Student Recruitment Officer (International Markets) will report directly to the Sales Manager and will have a high level of day-to-day autonomy in discharging his/her responsibilities. 

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of a Primary Honours Degree 

• Well travelled & is a confident solo traveller

• Experience in relationship management is essential

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate information to the public in an effective and professional manner

• Dynamic and results orientated with a proven track record of working to targets

• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication with report writing skills

• Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure and to prioritise and to meet deadlines

• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve goals and objectives

• Flexible approach to work as there may be some evenings and weekend work required as well as international travel

• Experience of working within the educational sector and experience of International students studying in Ireland is desirable 

• A second language to English is an advantage

Pay & Benefits

The salary for this role is 45-50K.

• Free Internal Courses;

• Discounted Fees for Family Members;

• Life Assurance & Disabilities Cover;

• Sports & Social;

• Employee Assistance Programme;

• Employee Discount Scheme; 

• Paid sick leave;

• Death-In-Service Benefit.

This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post-holder and their manager. 

Position Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Regular

Pay Frequency:

Location:

Dublin, IRE

Job Functional Area:

Student Acquisition

All appointments are subject to providing proof of eligibility to work in Ireland on full time basis (upon being invited to interview). Please refer to our privacy policy here: DBS Privacy Notice for Candidates.

This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post-holder and their manager.

DBS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly.

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

We are looking for an effective international recruiter to join our International Recruitment and Marketing team. To be successful you will be a proactive and committed professional, eager to have a positive impact and able to demonstrate flexibility in changing circumstances. You will have the communication skills to build relationships, influence and persuade successfully. Customer and detail focused, you will take care to deliver excellent customer care in a professional, friendly and accurate fashion. Organised and efficient, you will work well as part of a team, and be capable of working successfully as an individual and with strict deadlines to meet.

Experience of international student recruitment within the South Asia region is desirable but not essential. If you are excited by the prospect of supporting students in their decision to embark on a life changing experience, then this might be the role for you.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Liam Dootson – Senior International Recruitment and Marketing Manager dootsonl@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As International Recruitment and Marketing Officer, you will:

Have experience of working in (higher) education in the UK, with an understanding of international recruitment and marketing.
Possess demonstrable knowledge of higher education systems outside the UK.
Have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the experience and capability of building effective networks and working relationships with both colleagues and external contacts.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career.
Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%
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About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

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