Global Student Recruitment Leader & Engagement Director

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading is seeking a Head of Global Student Recruitment and Associate Director of Global Engagement to lead the institution's international recruitment and engagement strategy from its Whiteknights campus in Reading. This high-impact role requires strategic leadership, market expansion, and a proven track record of managing large, multi-regional teams.

You will work closely with Admissions, Marketing, and academic schools to drive sustainable international growth and an

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading international student recruitment in UK higher education.
• Proven ability to develop new markets and diversify recruitment channels.
• Track record of leading high-performing teams to meet ambitious targets.
• Experience driving organizational change and process improvements.
• Strong project management across multiple stakeholders.
• Evidence of data-driven planning and strategic analysis.
• Collaborative leadership with ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for global student recruitment strategy.
• Oversee regional recruitment teams and global hubs network.
• Manage relationships with agents, partners and in-market representatives.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Marketing, International Student Advisory, Partnerships, Legal Services and Applicant Engagement.
• Monitor performance against targets using data-driven insights.

Skills

International recruitment strategy

Market diversification

Team leadership

Change management

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder influence

Job description

The University of Reading is seeking a Head of Global Student Recruitment and Associate Director of Global Engagement to lead the institution's international recruitment and engagement strategy from its Whiteknights campus in Reading. This high-impact role requires strategic leadership, market expansion, and a proven track record of managing large, multi-regional teams.

You will work closely with Admissions, Marketing, and academic schools to drive sustainable international growth and an