Regional Development Manager

University of Bradford; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai is seeking a Regional Development Manager to drive student recruitment in designated international markets, particularly in Pakistan and Turkey. This role involves building relationships with agents, conducting market research, and achieving recruitment targets. The ideal candidate has relevant experience in higher education and excellent public relations skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Health Insurance

Annual flight home

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Degree and/or relevant work experience in higher education.
• Experience in international student recruitment, preferably in Pakistan & Turkey.
• Ability to write informative reports within time limits.
• Experience communicating across various organizational levels.
• Awareness of current issues affecting international students.

Responsibilities

• Achieve student recruitment targets in designated international markets.
• Build and manage relationships with agents and institutions.
• Research new markets and monitor competitors.
• Support conversion activities and ensure compliance.
• Evaluate recruitment outcomes and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

International student recruitment experience

Public relations skills

Report writing skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

CRM systems/databases

Job description

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The Regional Development Manager is responsible for student recruitment within the designated region. This will be achieved through working with agents and other key stakeholders such as embassies and sponsors to increase numbers of enquiries, applicants, and enrolled students meeting pre-agreed student recruitment markets. The Regional Development Manager will be required to work in existing and new emerging international markets.

What you will be doing:

• Achieve student recruitment targets in designated international markets through effective planning and execution aligned with the University’s strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with agents, institutions, embassies, and ministries to maximise enrolments and protect the University’s reputation.
• Research new and emerging markets, monitor competitors, and provide strategic recommendations on opportunities and partnerships.
• Represent the University at recruitment events, lead delegations, and deliver tailored communications and training to agents.
• Support conversion activities, manage BASALT exams, and ensure compliance with UKVI visa regulations to minimise refusals.
• Evaluate recruitment outcomes, monitor agent performance, and produce reports and forecasts to inform future strategy

Qualifications/ experience:

• Degree and/or relevant work experience in HE
• Experience in international student recruitment, preferably in Pakistan & Turkey
• Ability to write informative reports within time limits
• Experience of dealing with people across a range of organisations and at different levels
• Awareness of current issues affecting international students
• Excellent public relations manner and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of student VISA requirements
• Experience of using CRM systems/ databases to input and manage data
• Experience of preparing and delivering presentations to audiences of various sizes

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford

Within the Directorate there is low representation of people identifying as male and therefore we welcome applications from individuals who represent these categories.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

• 25 days holiday plus any public holidays as announced for the private sector by the Government
• Health Insurance
• One annual flight home per year
• Hybrid Working

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email Melissa Seraphin-Thomas, Head of Dubai Operations, on [e-mail], we would love to hear from you.