Recruitment Manager – Middle East & North Africa

The University of Greenwich; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking a Recruitment Manager for the Middle East & North Africa. This hybrid role involves acting as an ambassador, developing recruitment strategies, and building partnerships within the region. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship-building skills and a passion for international education. This position offers growth opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Natural relationship builder with confidence to represent a prestigious university.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with global colleagues.
• Passionate about the student journey and making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Act as a regional ambassador for the University of Exeter.
• Develop joint recruitment strategies and drive engagement with partners.
• Manage local budgets and provide detailed market insights.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Market insight

Job description

Company Description

INTO’s mission: Transforming international student academic and career success through exceptional university partnerships.

Position

Recruitment Manager – Middle East & North Africa

Location: Dubai (hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Help Shape the Future of Global Education

Are you passionate about international education and eager to play a pivotal role in transforming lives through learning? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where strategic thinking meets hands-on relationship building?

This is your opportunity to be the face of a globally respected UK university within a high-growth region. INTO University Partnerships and the University of Exeter have come together to launch a rare and exciting new role. This is a high-impact opportunity where you’ll lead recruitment and engagement within the Middle East, North Africa & Turkiye.

The role offers you the chance to help shape the local brand presence, identify and respond to market opportunities, build strong agent relationships, and elevate Exeter’s profile across the MENA region. It is visible, valued, and full of potential, with the opportunity to travel to the UK and spend time with colleagues at the university, building a real understanding of the Exeter story and its distinctive student offering.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will act as a regional ambassador for the University of Exeter and its International Study Centre, building visibility, trust, and engagement across key MENA markets.

You’ll work closely with both INTO and university stakeholders to deliver joint recruitment strategies and conversion activity, and play a key role in deepening agent and partner networks, driving training and engagement across the region.

You’ll bring Exeter’s student experience to life, leading events, generating student content, and supporting the development of powerful marketing materials tailored to your region.

Alongside your relationship-building responsibilities, you will manage local budgets, provide detailed market insights and reporting, and help shape strategy based on your in-market intelligence. Your work will ensure that all efforts align with shared messaging, student-first thinking, and a consistent commitment to equity and excellence.

About You

You’ll be a natural relationship builder with the confidence to represent a prestigious university and the credibility to work across a diverse range of partners, from agents and schools to university admissions and marketing teams.

You'll be confident working independently on the ground while collaborating closely with colleagues in the UK and across INTO’s global network. You’ll be someone who brings ideas to the table, delivers on them with passion and professionalism, and genuinely cares about the student journey and its long-term impact.

If you’re excited by the idea of being at the heart of something that’s growing, changing, and full of potential, this role offers a rare chance to lead from the front and make your mark.

Requirements

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who believe they are suitable for the role to apply. All applications will be reviewed and will receive a response.

Other information

We Grow Together

At INTO, we’re in the business of growth. From school to university. From home to somewhere new. From dreams to career plans to long-awaited first days. And we believe growth isn’t just for students – it’s for our people too.

At INTO, growth means opportunities to feed your curiosity, to develop your skills and your career. It means staying true to our start-up soul, boldly saying “yes” and constructively saying “no”. It means building deeper relationships. And it means playing your part in our wonderfully diverse international community. Our dedication to growth – for students, our university partners and agents, for each other, and for ourselves – sets us apart. It’s what makes INTO a uniquely rewarding place to be, and to make a difference.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees on any grounds. We select the best person for the job and all recruitment decisions will be made objectively.

INTO University Partnerships is committed to the welfare of our students receiving education at our Centres. This reflects the emphasis at INTO of supporting the well-being of our student and employee community. As part of our commitment to this, applicants are asked to note that relevant local pre-employment checks will be conducted.