Africa Country Manager

Landmark Global Learning Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international education consultancy is seeking an Africa Country Manager to spearhead operations and student recruitment across African markets. The ideal candidate possesses proven experience in student recruitment or education market development in Africa, along with strong leadership and negotiation skills. This role requires opening new offices, building agent partnerships, and ensuring sustainable growth. Flexible work arrangements with travel as needed for market development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in student recruitment or education market development in Africa.
• Strong network with education institutions and agent partners.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new African markets as profitable revenue centres.
• Open and operationalise new offices at strategic locations across Africa.
• Recruit and manage Regional Managers/Country Heads.

Skills

Student recruitment experience

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic planning

Job description

About Landmark Global Learning Ltd

Landmark Global Learning Ltd is a leading international student recruitment consultancy. We help students access global education opportunities and partner with institutions worldwide to expand into new markets.

Job Purpose

The Africa Country Manager will lead operations, agent development, and student recruitment across African markets. This role will focus on market growth, opening new offices at strategic locations, establishing Landmark’s presence, and ensuring sustainable operations in all hubs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new African markets as profitable revenue centres.
• Open and operationalise new offices at strategic locations across Africa.
• Recruit and manage Regional Managers/Country Heads to lead recruitment, agent development, and local operations.
• Build and maintain a strong network of agent partnerships across Africa.
• Monitor recruitment and revenue performance, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement strategy, policies, and operational processes.
• Travel as required to support market development and partnerships.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in student recruitment or education market development in Africa.
• Strong network with education institutions and agent partners.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills.
• Comfortable managing multi-market operations and travel.

Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated to achieve ambitious targets.
• Professional, collaborative, and solutions-focused.
• Demonstrates leadership, integrity, and drive.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.