Director of Student Recruitment

Uniglobalcareers; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nottingham is seeking a Director of Student Recruitment to lead home and international recruitment activity across the university. Based at Jubilee Campus in Nottingham with hybrid working arrangements, the role focuses on international growth, development of new markets, and strengthening recruitment partnerships and student engagement activity.

Reporting to the Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions, the post combines strategic leadership, partnership management, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading recruitment activity within a university environment.
• Ability to oversee international recruitment operations and partnerships.
• Experience managing teams and overseas offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead home and international recruitment activity for the University of Nottingham UK.
• Support international growth initiatives and recruitment strategy.
• Develop and expand recruitment in new markets.
• Manage agent and channel partner networks.
• Oversee the pathway partnership with Kaplan.
• Maintain and develop international sponsor relations.
• Oversee a team of 50 colleagues.
• Manage overseas offices in China and India.
• Report to the Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions.

Skills

Experience leading recruitment

Job description

United Kingdom - International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

This employer operates 2 active branch campuses in 2 countries (since 2000)

OVERVIEW The University of Nottingham is seeking a Director of Student Recruitment to lead home and international recruitment activity across the university. Reporting to the Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions, the role focuses on international growth, development of new markets, and strengthening recruitment partnerships and student engagement activity. Based at Jubilee Campus in nottingham with hybrid working arrangements, this senior director position oversees a large recruitment function including overseas operations in China and India. The role combines strategic leadership, partnership management, and operational oversight within a university environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead home and international recruitment activity for the University of Nottingham UK
• Support international growth initiatives and recruitment strategy
• Develop and expand recruitment in new markets
• Manage agent and channel partner networks
• Oversee the pathway partnership with Kaplan
• Maintain and develop international sponsor relations
• Oversee a team of 50 colleagues
• Manage overseas offices in China and India
• Report to the Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions

Requirements

• Experience leading recruitment activity within a university environment
• Ability to oversee international recruitment operations
• Experience managing teams and overseas offices
• Knowledge of admissions and student recruitment functions
• Ability to manage external partnerships and sponsor relations
• Experience supporting international growth and market development WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role plays an important part in shaping the university's international recruitment strategy and supporting future student growth. Effective leadership in recruitment and admissions helps universities strengthen global engagement, expand access to education, and build sustainable international partnerships.