Head of International Student Recruitment (CCR)

The University of Bath is a globally recognised institution celebrated for excellence in education, research, and impact. We have recently entered the top 5 UK universities in the Complete University Guide 2024 and the top 150 universities globally according to the QS World University Rankings. We were named the ‘University of the Year’ and ranked 8th best university in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 in recognition of our advancements across teaching and student experience

This is an exciting and transformative time to join the University of Bath as we embark upon an ambitious phase of international growth and development. Under the leadership of our new Vice-Chancellor and the appointment of a new PVC for Globalisation, we have set our sights on becoming a truly global institution with clear aspirations to strengthen our position in the QS Top 100.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Head of International Student Recruitment to join our International Recruitment team at an exciting time for the University of Bath. You will lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of the University international recruitment strategy, working closely with colleagues across Departments and Faculties and contributing to our international strategy for growth and diversification. 

Managing a team of 17 recruitment professionals, you will have responsibility for:

developing, implementing and evaluating an international recruitment strategy for the University's suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes:building strong collaborative networks with internal stakeholders to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to recruitment activity; motivating and supporting members of the team to achieve ambitious targets, including colleagues based overseas;providing regular updates, reports and insights to relevant committees, central and Faculty/School marketing teams and senior management throughout the cycle.

About you

This role is pivotal in delivering a key element of the University’s vision and strategy. The successful candidate will be strategic, innovative and data-driven, with the ability to identify new opportunities. You will be an experienced leader, with relevant and demonstrable experience in international student recruitment in a HE context and a track record of success and achieving targets. Excellent team leadership, management and influencing skills, together with the ability to work with and motivate other University teams to achieve international goals are critical. 

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Catherine Baldwin, Director of Recruitment and Admissions (cb2698@bath.ac.uk).

Interviews are scheduled to take place between 3 - 11 April (exact date to be confirmed).

An Enhanced Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) clearance will be required for this post.

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 23 Mar 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £57,422 to £72,691