Senior Education Advisor

UKuni Education Services; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education advisory organization is seeking an experienced Senior Education Advisor in Jeddah. In this role, you will guide students through the study abroad process, providing counsel on UK and international education. You will also work closely with educational partners and support the recruitment team to achieve student recruitment goals. Strong communication skills and a minimum of 3 years of experience in international education are required for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based annual bonus

Company laptop and work mobile

Professional development with UK university partners

Participation in international events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in international education consulting or student recruitment.
• Prior experience with UK admissions strongly preferred.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to travel for school visits and events.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on international study options and application journeys.
• Maintain strong conversion performance during key intakes.
• Support and mentor junior advisors when needed.
• Achieve student recruitment KPIs and quality benchmarks.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in Arabic and English

Public speaking

Tools

CRM systems

Google Workspace

Job description

UKuni is a leading student recruitment and advisory organization connecting students in the Middle East with top universities abroad, particularly in the UK.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality guidance, personalized counseling, and reliable support through every step of the student journey — from initial inquiry to enrollment.

We are expanding our team in Jeddah and seeking an experienced Senior Education Advisor to join us.

About the Role

The Senior Education Advisor plays a key role in guiding students, developing partnerships, supporting events, and strengthening our brand presence in Jeddah and surrounding regions.

This role requires someone with solid experience in international education, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior advisors when needed.

The Senior Advisor will report to the Jeddah Office Manager, while closely supporting country-wide objectives.

Key Responsibilities

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.
• Represent UKuni during school visits, university fairs, parent events, and education exhibitions.
• Build and maintain relationships with school counsellors and educational partners.
• Deliver presentations and Q&A sessions confidently.
• Support relationship management with UK and global university partners.
• Assist in coordinating partner visits, recruitment events, or workshops.

Collaboration & Internal Coordination

• Work closely with admissions and customer service teams (without submitting applications yourself).
• Provide feedback on market trends, student behaviour, and school engagement.
• Support junior advisors when needed through guidance and best practices.

Performance & Reporting

• Achieve student recruitment KPIs and quality benchmarks.
• Provide weekly updates on school visits, outreach activities, and conversions.
• Ensure professional communication and timely follow-up with all students.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in international education consulting or student recruitment.
• Prior experience with UK admissions strongly preferred.
• GCC market experience is an advantage.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to travel for school visits and national/international events.
• Confident public speaker with a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong familiarity with CRM systems, Google Workspace, and digital communication tools.

Benefits & What We Provide

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 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.