Associate Director for International Student Recruitment

Company: Global University Systems

Role: Associate Director for International Student Recruitment

Reporting to: Global Director

Location: London, United Kingdom

About Global University Systems (GUS)

Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses. Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement.

About the Role

This high-profile role represents an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact in a high-growth business. You will be accountable for leading and developing a team; you will bring strategic vision, focus, and innovative thought to the complex challenges of increasing revenues and driving future growth in a competitive market.

As the Associate Director of International Student Recruitment, you will optimise the team’s productivity and conversion efficiency. By driving their performance, you will ensure sales are maximised to achieve ambitious growth targets, whilst also making sure every team member develops the skills necessary to deliver and work to the highest quality standards.

You will be expected to develop collaborative relationships with senior figures in a range of other departments, to drive new initiatives and ensure you are continuously up to date with new products and market changes.

A driven, enthusiastic, and motivational people leader, you should have proven experience managing a sales team, and experience in or capability to recruit sales professionals. A commercial and strategic thinker, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to progress in a forward-thinking, dynamic, and innovative organisation.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, is required

• Considerable experience working in the education sector; specifically in Colleges and Universities

• Should have experience in preparing strategies to acquire business in new regions and to develop business in existing regions

• Experience working with B2B Education Agent partnerships.

• Previous experience in International Student Recruitment

Global University Systems equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager.

There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies.