International Officer

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Marketing, Recruitment, Communication and Global (MRCG)

This new full-time post is available from Oct 2021 onwards for a one year fix-term basis.

Summary of the role/position

MRCG works to enhance the university's global reputation, build effective stakeholder relationships, and attract and develop students with the potential to excel. We engage with stakeholders in the UK and all around the world and have expertise in branding, strategic marketing, event management, digital and traditional media, student recruitment, admissions, widening participation, market research and internal communications and global higher education. As part of Exeter Global, the International Student Recruitment team leads on delivery of the University’s international recruitment strategy in order to meet ambitious targets.

About the role

As part of Exeter Global in MRCG, this role will be part of the International Student Recruitment team to lead on delivery of the University’s international recruitment strategy in order to meet ambitious targets by representing the University internationally, raising its brand and profile and contributing to the achievement of the University’s ambitious targets for international student recruitment. This role will be working closely with relevant regional recruiters to develop effective strategies and tactics for recruitment from their given markets, and provide well-researched and timely guidance to colleagues on matters pertaining to international student recruitment from relevant markets and to lead inbound campus visits, agent familiarisation, handle enquiry management and admissions referrals for their relevant markets. This role work with target markets but may need to expand and/or focus on other markets for personal development and/or as a result of business need. Specific knowledge or experience of a specific region is not essential but the role does require cultural sensitivity and awareness.

About you

We are looking for a collaborative team player and communicator who is able to identify areas for improvement and take pragmatic ownership to make improvement plans addressing emerging market dynamic and recruitment approaches in the given portfolio. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate decision-making, taking the lead in developing and implementing a recruitment plan for a priority market with minimised supervision.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Exeter is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City . In 2019, Devon was voted as having the best quality of life of anywhere in England and Wales, making it a popular choice for both work and study.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity at Exeter

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Since 2019, the university has also signed an Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating the University’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Taylor Wearne, International Officer: [email protected] .