Student Recruitment Officer (International)

The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is one of the world’s leading creative universities. As we continue to grow our global reach, we are looking to appoint a Student Recruitment Officer (International) post to lead on international student recruitment and strengthening UAL’s presence in key markets.

 

This role will sit within the International Student Recruitment team, assuming responsibility for delivering impactful recruitment plans in key markets whilst also contributing to the wider team’s recruitment operations. You will hold regional responsibility for recruitment activity across designated markets, handle associated budgets and ensure efficient use of resources to achieve recruitment objectives.

 

You will work closely with the Student Recruitment Manager (International) and colleagues in the marketing and recruitment teams to produce co-ordinated, data-driven plans for allocated markets, bringing together the University’s activity across the full range of marketing channels. You will work will teams across the department to support continuous improvements in the student journey, from enquiry to enrolment, while ensuring compliance with UAL policy.

 

Acting as an ambassador for the University, you will draw on your excellent interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships, communicate clearly across diverse audiences and influence both internal and external stakeholders. The role will include international travel, representing UAL at overseas events and working closely with our dedicated network of recruitment agents.

Your profile

You will bring experience in higher education student recruitment and an understanding of the global student market, ideally with some knowledge of the creative arts context.

You will have experience managing market recruitment plans, to deliver against recruitment objectives.

A demonstrable understanding of admissions processes, visa requirements and the broader operational frameworks that support international recruitment. 

Ability to evaluate success and improve outcomes while contributing to broader strategic objectives. 

You will also have experience of working with recruitment agents, or other external networks and demonstrate a strong appreciation of the importance of a positive student journey.

You will also bring strong organisational and communication skills, as well as proven experience working both independently and within a team.

 

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team via email at PSOstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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