Branch Manager - Education Advisor

UKuni Education Services; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational consulting firm in Jeddah is seeking a Branch Manager to lead branch performance and student recruitment efforts. This hands-on role requires strong communication skills and leadership experience within the international education sector. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and engage with educational partners while providing guidance to junior advisors. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Performance-based annual bonus

Company laptop and work mobile

Professional development and training

Participation in events

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in international education consulting or student recruitment.
• Experience with UK universities is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Saudi student recruitment market.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch performance and achieve revenue and KPI targets.
• Advise students on study options and application journeys.
• Represent UKuni during school visits and events.

Skills

Public speaking

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Student recruitment

Fluent in Arabic and English

Tools

CRM systems

Google Workspace

Digital communication tools

Job description

About the Role

The Branch Manager (Jeddah) roleis a key leadership position in the organisation. It willbe relied on to build branch and team performanceandto strengthen our brand presence acrossJeddah and the wider Saudi market.

This is a "hands-on" position that requiresdelivering revenue and achieving KPI targetsfor yourself as well as the branch/team. Beyond this, will be the requirement to lead a smallteam, have previous experience in international education and student recruitment, have strong communication skills, and be ableto mentor junior advisors,as required.

The Branch Manager will report to theCEO/Director, while closely supporting country-wide objectives in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

Branch and Team Leadership

• Overallresponsibilityfor Branch performance and achieving Full Year Revenueand KPI Targets
• Achieve student recruitment KPIs and quality benchmarks.
• Provide weekly updates on school visits, outreach activities, and conversions.
• Provide formal monthly reporting to the CEO
• Ensure professional communication and timely follow-up with all students.

Student Counselling & Conversion

• Advise students on UK and international study options, entry requirements, and application journeys.
• Provide in-person, phone, WhatsApp, and email counselling.
• Deliver accurate academic guidance and ensure students' progress through each stage.
• Handle VIP and high-priority student cases.
• Maintain strong conversion performance, especially during key intakes.

School Visits & Outreach

• Represent UKuni during school visits, university fairs, parent events, and education exhibitions inSaudi Arabia (primarily Jeddah and surrounding cities).
• Build and maintain relationships with school counsellors and educational partners.
• Deliver presentations and Q&A sessions confidently.

Partnership & Market Engagement

• Support relationship management with UK and global university partners.
• Assist in coordinating partner visits, recruitment events, or workshops.
• Driving branch performance in linewith UKuni's Professional Learning and Development Line of Business Targets

Collaboration & Internal Coordination

• Work closely withthe CEO, other senior managers,admissions and customer service teams.
• Provide feedback on market trends, student behaviour, and engagement.
• Support junior advisors when needed through guidance and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum3 years of experience in international education consulting or student recruitment, preferably for UK universities.
• Prior team leadership experience and a background withUK admissionsis strongly preferred.
• Experience in theSaudi/ Regionalstudent recruitment market; GCC market experience is an advantage.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Confident public speaker with a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to travel for school visits and national/international events.
• Strong familiarity with CRM systems, Google Workspace, and digital communication tools.

Benefits & What We Provide

• Competitive salary package (to be discussed).
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• Company laptop and work mobile line.
• Professional development and training with UK university partners.
• Participation in UKuni Roadshows, school exhibitions, and potential international events.
• A supportive and ambitious work environment focused on growth and excellence.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV via LinkedIn.

•Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to complete a brief application form before the interview stage.