Deputy Head of International Recruitment (Stakeholder Engagement)

Overview

In this role you shape York’s global recruitment by leading strategic channels with international schools, sponsors and pathway providers. You will act as the university’s external networks champion, building high-value relationships to support enrolments. You’ll leverage market data to guide growth opportunities and work with cross-functional teams to optimise conversion pipelines. The position offers high impact, with regional travel and a chance to contribute to York’s public-good mission through international student growth.

Pay / Benefits

• family friendly
• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive facilities
• Disability Confident employer
• commitment to diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver recruitment strategies targeting sponsors, pathway providers and international schools to hit enrolment targets
• Serve as the university’s lead for external networks, building long-term relationships with key partners
• Analyze international market data and sector trends to inform decisions and identify growth opportunities
• Collaborate with four Deputy Heads, academic faculties, admissions, marketing and global teams to streamline conversion pipelines
• Shape service delivery, lead strategic workstreams, provide subject-matter expertise, and deputise for the Deputy Director

Key requirements

• Higher Education expertise in international student recruitment within UK higher education
• Experience managing and influencing relationships with international schools, pathway providers and institutional sponsors
• Ability to turn complex market data into actionable recruitment strategies
• Proven cross-functional project leadership and ability to influence senior internal and external partners
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally; strong cultural sensitivity and diplomacy

• collaborative leadership
• stakeholder management
• analytical thinking
• data analysis
• market trend analysis
• strategy development

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