International Officer Exeter, England
Job description
External Engagement and Global
This post is available immediately on a permanent basis
This full-time role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
The International Student Recruitment team from Global Exeter recruit an International Officer to enhance our university's global reputation, help 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.
About the role
Working with colleagues in Faculties and Professional Services you will contribute to the development of recruitment channels to support the achievement of the University's ambitious international recruitment targets.
This post will initially be appointed within Asia Pacific team with market remits in the South East Asia region. The responsible markets and regions may change over the time subject to further review of university priorities and business needs.
University may be able to sponsor this role for a visa if needed subject to meet all the required conditions by UKVI for the successful candidate.
About you
Candidates are expected to have a UK bachelor's degree with relevant experience in a customer facing role. You should relish the opportunity to work on your own initiative but be able to demonstrate a proactive approach to developing team strategies. A knowledge of UK education structures and admissions processes is vital. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent presentation and interpersonal skills along with proven research and statistical analysis skills. This position will require overseas travel with extended working hours.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
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 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
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. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 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. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
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
For further information about the role please contact Dale Zhang: [email protected]
