International Recruitment Manager

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Manchester Metropolitan University seeks an International Recruitment Manager (Northeast Asia) to lead recruitment activity in designated markets, develop market plans, and manage agents and partners to drive enrolments.

You will work with faculties and services, report to the Regional Development Manager, and travel extensively to Northeast Asia, including events across time zones, to deliver results and optimize future activity.

Competenze

• Experience managing international student recruitment in Northeast Asia.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Knowledge of UK higher education recruitment channels and policy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work across time zones.

Mansioni

• Plan, deliver and evaluate recruitment activity in designated markets.
• Develop market-specific recruitment plans and manage agent partnerships.
• Support students from enquiry to enrolment with data-driven insights.
• Represent MMU at UK and overseas recruitment events.
• Travel extensively to Northeast Asia and work flexible hours across time zones.

Conoscenze

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Negotiation skills

Formazione

First degree or equivalent qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

About the role

We are recruiting an International Recruitment Manager (Northeast Asia) to plan, deliver and evaluate recruitment activity in designated markets across the region.

Reporting to the Regional Development Manager (Northeast Asia), you will develop market-specific recruitment plans, manage relationships with agents and institutional partners, and deliver activity that supports students from their first enquiry through to enrolment. You will take responsibility for agreed recruitment targets and market budgets, using performance data and market intelligence to shape priorities and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.

Working closely with faculties and professional services colleagues, you will provide specialist advice on recruitment trends, competitor activity and market developments. You will also represent Manchester Met at recruitment events in the UK and overseas, coordinate academic visits and support colleagues to engage effectively with prospective students and partners.

The role involves extensive travel to Northeast Asia, with individual visits typically lasting between one and three weeks, alongside regular evening and weekend working to support events and communication across time zones.

What we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced international recruitment professional who can combine effective planning with strong relationship management and a sustained record of achieving results.

You will bring:

• Experience of managing international student recruitment in Northeast Asian markets, including planning activity, managing partner relationships and reviewing performance.
• A sustained track record of achieving or exceeding targets through market-specific recruitment or sales plans.
• Knowledge of international recruitment channels, student decision-making and the policy, regulatory and competitive environment affecting UK higher education.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the cultural awareness to build effective relationships across different backgrounds and contexts.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex information and present clear recommendations that inform recruitment strategy and decisions.
• The ability to respond to changing circumstances, adapt activity and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• A first degree or equivalent qualification, or substantial relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience of living, studying or working abroad, a relevant language and a recognised professional marketing qualification are desirable.

To learn more about role, requirements and benefits, please read the Job Description and Candidate Pack provided below.

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