International Officer

Uniglobalcareers; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking an International Officer to join the International recruitment team within the International Office. This role supports the university’s plans for international recruitment and global engagement by contributing to marketing and recruitment activity across multiple international markets.

The successful candidate will work closely with Regional Development Managers responsible for Europe and the Americas, collaborating with colleagues across the university and

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to work.
• Ability to support international recruitment activity.
• High-level technical marketing knowledge.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Interest in global engagement and international development

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the university’s plans for international recruitment and global engagement.
• Support the development and implementation of marketing and recruitment activities across a range of markets.
• Work with Regional Development Managers overseeing Europe and the Americas.
• Help recruit high quality international students for the university.
• Apply high-level technical marketing knowledge within recruitment activity.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across campus.
• Engage with external stakeholders including the university’s agent, sponsor and international schools network

Skills

International recruitment

Marketing knowledge

Collaboration

Global engagement

Proactive work approach

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 1 active branch campus in 1 country (since 2014)

OVERVIEW The University of Leeds is seeking an International Officer to join the International recruitment team within the International Office. This role supports the university’s plans for international recruitment and global engagement by contributing to marketing and recruitment activity across multiple international markets. The successful candidate will work closely with Regional Development Managers responsible for Europe and the Americas. The position involves collaboration with colleagues across the university and external stakeholders to support the recruitment of high quality international students.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the university’s plans for international recruitment and global engagement
• Support the development and implementation of marketing and recruitment activities across a range of markets
• Work with Regional Development Managers overseeing Europe and the Americas
• Help recruit high quality international students for the university
• Apply high-level technical marketing knowledge within recruitment activity
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across campus
• Engage with external stakeholders including the university’s agent, sponsor and international schools network

Requirements

• Proactive approach to work
• Ability to support international recruitment activity
• High-level technical marketing knowledge
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Interest in global engagement and international development WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position plays an important role in supporting the university’s international recruitment strategy and strengthening global engagement activity. Effective recruitment and marketing activity help universities build diverse learning communities and maintain strong international partnerships. The role also contributes to the development of relationships with agents, sponsors, and international schools, supporting the university’s presence across international markets and helping attract high quality international students.

Bonus: Application advice

• Tailor your application to demonstrate experience in international recruitment, marketing, or global engagement activity
• Highlight examples of working with external stakeholders or international partners
• Show evidence of strong communication and collaboration skills within a university or professional setting
• Demonstrate awareness of international student recruitment priorities and cross-cultural communication
• Include examples of project coordination, development activity, or recruitment campaigns where possible
• Review the university’s international strategy and align your application with the role responsibilities