Head of International Markets

Uniglobalcareers; Belfast City District; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Queen's University Belfast invites a strategic Head of International Markets to lead the Global Student Recruitment Team and steer the university's international recruitment strategy across priority markets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculties, compliance with regulatory requirements, and developing diverse recruitment channels to support sustainable growth in international student numbers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading international teams in a recruitment environment.
• Ability to develop and manage international recruitment channels.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and university policies.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and faculties.
• Experience implementing recruitment strategies in international markets.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities across recruitment channels.

Responsabilités

• Lead the international teams within the Global Student Recruitment Team
• Deliver the university’s Global Recruitment Strategy
• Oversee the management and development of international recruitment channels
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and university policies
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across university departments and Faculties
• Drive the implementation of international recruitment strategies
• Develop new opportunities in priority growth markets
• Diversify recruitment channels to support sustainable international student recruitment and growth

Connaissances

Leadership

International recruitment

Compliance

Collaboration

Growth strategy

Channel development

Description du poste

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

OVERVIEW Queen's University Belfast is seeking a Head of International Markets to lead the international teams within the Global Student Recruitment Team. This role focuses on delivering the university’s Global Recruitment Strategy through effective leadership, collaboration, and oversight of international recruitment activities. The position supports sustainable international student recruitment and growth in a competitive global environment. The successful candidate will work across university departments and Faculties to strengthen recruitment channels, support compliance requirements, and identify opportunities in priority growth markets. The role requires a strategic approach to international recruitment and the ability to manage development across multiple international markets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the international teams within the Global Student Recruitment Team
• Deliver the university’s Global Recruitment Strategy
• Oversee the management and development of international recruitment channels
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and university policies
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across university departments and Faculties
• Drive the implementation of international recruitment strategies
• Develop new opportunities in priority growth markets
• Diversify recruitment channels to support sustainable international student recruitment and growth

Requirements

• Experience leading international teams within a recruitment environment
• Ability to manage and develop international recruitment channels
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and university policies
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and Faculties
• Experience implementing recruitment strategies in international markets
• Ability to identify opportunities for growth and diversification across recruitment channels WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International recruitment plays a critical role in supporting the long-term growth and global profile of a university. This position contributes to the development of sustainable recruitment strategies that strengthen international engagement and expand opportunities across key markets. By leading recruitment channels and supporting strategic growth initiatives, the role helps the university remain competitive within an evolving international higher education environment.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight leadership experience within international recruitment or university recruitment environments
• Demonstrate experience working across global markets and managing recruitment channels
• Provide examples of implementing recruitment strategies that supported growth objectives
• Show evidence of collaboration with internal stakeholders across departments or Faculties
• Emphasize knowledge of compliance, policy, and regulatory requirements related to international recruitment
• Tailor your application to demonstrate understanding of global recruitment strategy and international student recruitment