Head of Global Recruitment

Oxford Brookes University is looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Head of Global Recruitment.

Oxford Brookes is a global university with ambitions to increase our global footprint even further. Our new global engagement strategy is setting our ambitions for this area. The Global Recruitment Team plays a central and critical role in this. Its mission is to support a truly global experience within the University, in line with University strategy. The team:

●       contributes to the internationalisation of the student experience

●       delivers a number of internationally focused marketing and recruitment activities as part of the overall Global Recruitment Plan.

●       has ambitions to expand our reach even further by targeting a wider range of markets and maximising our network of international representatives and key partners based overseas.

As one of the largest employers in Oxford, we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Global Recruitment Team within our Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement directorate.

Overall Purpose of the post of Head of Global Recruitment:

Reporting to the Director of Global Recruitment, the Head of Global Recruitment is a key leadership role with responsibility for leading the global recruitment team and driving the recruitment strategy. As part of Oxford Brookes Global within the Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement, the Head of Global Recruitment is responsible for developing and implementing the recruitment strategy to enable the University to achieve its objectives. As a collaborative and visionary leader, the post holder will work alongside the Director of Global Recruitment to communicate and drive the recruitment strategy internally and externally.

You will also deputise for the Director of Global Recruitment as required.

Qualifications and Experience for the post of Head of Global Recruitment:

We want to hear from candidates who have;

●       Have a strong track record in international student recruitment, and in delivering strategy to exceed targets

●       Proven success in leading high-performing, remotely-based teams

●       Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to communicate a clear vision

●       Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement to drive organisational change

●       Experience in leading and delivering transformation in a fast-paced environment

●       Experience of operating overseas and leading teams based in different international locations

●       Experience of operating at senior levels and in senior committees

●       Experience of large scale budget management.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background. As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Flexible working:

We support a work-life balance for all staff, including career breaks, job sharing, flexible hours, etc. The team is based in our recently refurbished offices on our Headington Campus, joining other colleagues who work approximately two days a week in the office and the remainder at home. The agile workspace is designed to offer various styles of working, such as collaborative spaces, hybrid meeting spaces, individual workstations and a more relaxed setting of comfy sofas.

Benefits

As a Head of Global Recruitment you will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document “All about Brookes” and the “Candidate pack’.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you are looking to join a leading modern institution with ambition for student recruitment growth we’d love to hear from you.

Application Process:

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button below.  All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement.  To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document.  The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

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