Job reference
R20056
Date posted
19/01/2023
Application closing date
16/02/2023
Location
Exeter (Hybrid)
Salary
The starting salary will be from £39,745 up to £48,841 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.
Package
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).
Contractual hours
36.5
Basis
Full-time
Job category/type
Admin, Professional, Managerial
Attachments
R20056/Job/Description.pdf
Job description
External Engagement and Global
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
This new full-time maternity cover post is available from 6 March 2023 until 1 March 2024 on a fixed term basis.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time or compressed hours or job-sharing arrangements.
Summary of the role
As part of the Exeter Global in External Engagement and Global (EEG), 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 to overseas audience, raising its international brand and profile and contributing to the achievement of the University's ambitious targets for international student recruitment.
This role will be an effective senior member of the International Student Recruitment team, leading a strategic response to the University's recruitment objectives in particular regions, supervise ISR staff covering the region jointly, supporting colleagues in wider international recruitment policy and campaigns activity, and lead on strategic projects that assist in international student growth. This includes providing well-researched and timely guidance that contains quantitative and qualitative data to colleagues on matters pertaining to international student recruitment within the given regions to assist in policy making.
This role will also act as a designated ISR lead for a Faculty in respect of all aspects relating to international student recruitment.
About you
We are looking for a collaborative team player and strategic planner 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, as well as positive influential skills to manage internal and external stakeholder relations.
Experience in staff management or supervision is preferred though not essential.
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 role will be given a dedicated market region 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.
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:
Further information
Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Dale Zhang: [email protected]