Head of International Student Recruitment

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development courses

Job summary

University of Leeds is seeking a Head of International Student Recruitment to lead the development and delivery of international recruitment strategies and operations for undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The role is based on campus with hybrid options and flexible working arrangements, and requires high-level leadership across the International Office and collaboration with wider university teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of international student recruitment strategies and operations for undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the International Office and related directorates.
• Develop innovative recruitment tactics and understand needs of international applicants worldwide.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University to maximise global reach and impact.

Job description

Head of International Student Recruitment

Interviews are expected to be held, in person, week commencing the 16 November 2026.

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements

The Head of International Student Recruitment provides leadership and expertise on international student recruitment to enable and contribute to the University’s aims for education, research, reputation, and financial sustainability. You will lead the development and delivery of the University of Leeds’ international student recruitment strategies and operations designed to grow our international student population at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

You will have sector-leading capability for international student recruitment and contribute to the development of the University’s international brand, profile and reputation. You will be an expert in innovative and market-leading recruitment tactics and understand the needs and behaviours of international applicants around the world.

You will provide a high level of strategic and operational leadership across the International Office and wider Corporate Communications and External Relations Directorate as a senior member of the International Office Leadership Team. You will work closely with colleagues across the University to maximise the impact and reach of global teams.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

Amanda Bassra, Personal Assistant and Office Manager, International Office