Recruitment Manager, UK-Based Agents (Asia)

Kings Education; Brighton; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Kings Colleges is the UK independent school and university pathway division of Kings. Building upon our reputation as an exceptional international college, we have clear plans for significant future growth. This will be achieved by creating a highly focused structure for the Kings Colleges division designed to drive growth from both international and domestic markets.

The Recruitment Manager for UK-based Agents (Asia) will play a pivotal role in driving growth for our UK University Pathways, Kings School of Art + Design and our GCSE and A level independent boarding school market segments. The new role will provide clear focus and accountability for all Kings Colleges recruitment from defined region and markets.

Key facts

Reporting to: Regional Recruitment Director, Kings Colleges

Regions: UK-Based Agents (Asia)

Location: UK (flexible)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Start date: Q2 2025

Role overview

The role will be responsible for driving regional enrolment growth for the Kings Colleges division.

The role will, with the Recruitment Directors, Kings Colleges, develop and take accountability for the regional student recruitment strategy and specifically for its execution for the division.

Specific accountabilities (not limited to)

1. Devise (with the Recruitment Director) an annual, multi-channel, new student enrolment (NSE) regional/market recruitment plan.
2. Execute the regional/market recruitment plan to deliver on agreed recruitment targets within budget.
3. Manage the regional/market investment budget for all activities & initiatives including accountability for regional/market scholarships, bursaries and incentives.
4. Monitor the effectiveness of the multi-channel regional/market student recruitment plan, to ensure maximum ROI for the Kings College.
5. Develop a strong, effective and efficient, multi-channel approach to the market including via active and new agent partners, institutions and direct student enquiry generation/conversion.
6. Provide outstanding support to active and new regional, and local offices of global agent partners, both large and small, through training, development and relationship-building activities.
7. Manage regional agent partner and student data effectively in our CRM to ensure clear visibility and progression of enquiries through the recruitment and admissions process.
8. Build strong and binding relationships with key regional professional and sponsorship bodies, including influencers and consultants, to raise the divisional profile and engagement.
9. Work closely and collaboratively with TNE and Institutional partners, both online and offline, to build sustainable “feeder” channels.
10. Keep abreast of regional and market developments to inform planning and ensure appropriacy of approach and presentation to market.

Personal attributes

1. A motivated self-starter with a very strong work ethic.
2. A team player and team-builder.
3. A critical thinker with the ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritise while staying organised and focused on achieving regional student recruitment objectives.
4. Attention to detail but also understanding the bigger picture.
5. Relevant and detailed understanding of the specialist product segment and Kings provision to be able to provide relevant support and advice for students, families and partners.
6. People and relationship management skills. The ability to connect with students and families and to motivate, support and build effective and productive relationships with regional recruitment partners.
7. Have the regional understanding, interpersonal skills and judgement to work with people of differing linguistic and cultural backgrounds effectively.
8. Excellent communication and influencing skills.
9. Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Professional experience

1. A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in student recruitment within the region.
2. A proven track record of successful student recruitment for the specialist product segment from the region.
3. A demonstrable understanding of and extensive positive working relationships with key recruitment channels and partners within the region.
4. A minimum of three years' relevant experience in working to regional student recruitment budgets and targets.
5. A detailed understanding of the specialist product area and of competing products and activities.
6. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and of social media applications used within the region.

How to apply

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, along with your salary expectations, to Chris Broadhurst at [e-mail]. Applications close on 2nd May 2025. Interviews will begin shortly after.

Successful appointment will be dependent upon:

1. Enhanced DBS check
2. Confirmation of right to work in the relevant country
3. Satisfactory references (including confirmation of no child safeguarding concerns)

Kings is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process. Kings values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel supported and empowered to thrive.

It is Kings’ policy not to communicate further with applicants other than those who are shortlisted for a position.