External Engagement and Global
The International Student Recruitment team is recruiting an International Officer to enhance the University of Exeter's global reputation, help to build effective stakeholder relationships, and attract and develop students with the potential to excel. We engage with stakeholders in the UK and all around the world and have expertise in branding, strategic marketing, event management, digital and traditional media, student recruitment, admissions, market research and internal communications.
This full-time role is available immediately on a permanent basis and offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
The starting salary will be from £33,232 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.
About the role
Working with colleagues in Faculties and Professional Services, you will contribute to the development of recruitment channels to support the achievement of the University's ambitious international recruitment targets.
This post will initially be appointed within the Europe and Central Asia team, with market remits in these regions. The responsible markets and regions may change over time subject to further review of University priorities and business needs.
The University may be able to sponsor this role for a visa if needed, subject to the successful candidate meeting all the required conditions from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
About you
Candidates are expected to have a UK bachelor's degree or equivalent, with relevant experience in a customer facing role. You should relish the opportunity to work on your own initiative but be able to demonstrate a proactive approach to developing team strategies.
Knowledge of UK higher education structures and admissions processes is vital. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent presentation and interpersonal skills along with proven research and data analysis skills.
This position will require overseas travel with extended working hours.
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 feature in the top 180 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Rankings 2025).
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. 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 on 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, and where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark) and LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion), and through being 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:
41 days leave per year
options for flexible working
numerous discounts at leading retailers
onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme
sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave(up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall in the beautiful Southwest of England
Further information
For further information about the role, please contact Sam Twells, Regional Manager for Europe and Central Asia: s.twells@exeter.ac.uk
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