Senior International Recruitment Lead — Latin America

Uniglobalcareers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Essex is seeking a Senior International Officer to join its Marketing and Student Recruitment team in Colchester. This role focuses on international student recruitment in Latin America and supports the university’s wider recruitment and marketing strategy.

The successful candidate will engage with students, parents, partners, and external stakeholders through domestic and overseas activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic approach to recruitment and marketing activities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the international higher education sector.
• Ability to develop relationships with external stakeholders and partners.
• Willingness to undertake significant overseas travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead international student recruitment activities in Latin America.
• Support successful recruitment and conversion of international applicants.
• Create, implement, and evaluate student recruitment and marketing strategy.
• Use market intelligence to identify recruitment opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the sector.
• Attend recruitment activities in domestic and international locations.
• Meet with students and parents during recruitment events and visits.
• Develop positive working relationships with external stakeholders and partners.
• Contribute to developing the university profile around the world.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic marketing

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Fast-paced environment

Job description

The University of Essex is seeking a Senior International Officer to join its Marketing and Student Recruitment team in Colchester. This role focuses on international student recruitment in Latin America and supports the university’s wider recruitment and marketing strategy.

The successful candidate will engage with students, parents, partners, and external stakeholders through domestic and overseas activities.