Bucks New University
Location
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe
Salary - £37,099 - £41,732
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
This role will have overall responsibility for the sales channels of a specific region, delivering against recruitment targets.
Working with the Head of International Recruitment on the development and delivery of a targeted regional recruitment plan, designed to increase applications and enrolments for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Buckinghamshire New University, in line with our strategic student recruitment objectives.
You will possess a high level of self-motivation and a sales-focused approach to working, as owner of all markets in a specified region of international recruitment.
The role holder will need to have a strong understanding of student recruitment with experience of international markets and a thorough understanding of UKVI compliance policy.
What we offer:
a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
training & development support opportunities
contributory pension scheme
discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact [email protected]
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Closing Date: 14 March 2024
Interview Date: w/c 25 March 2024
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:Senior International Recruitment Officer
Faculty/Directorate:MSR
Grade:G
Location:High Wycombe Campus
Hours:37
Responsible to:Head of International Recruitment
Responsible for:N/A
Job Purpose:
Contributing to the development and delivery of a targeted international recruitment plan, designed to increase applications and enrolments for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Buckinghamshire New University, in line with our strategic student recruitment objectives.
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
Leading the development and implementation of student recruitment plans for a specified target region overseas, in line with directorate policies and taking into consideration wider institutional student recruitment targets and objectives.
Account managing a network of educational agents within the assigned target markets. This includes the recruitment and selection of educational agencies, performance monitoring, and provision of ongoing training and support.
Promoting Bucks New University overseas by organising, delivering and evaluating a variety of recruitment, outreach and conversion activities, designed to increase the number of applications and enrolments to the University.
Preparing and delivering engaging presentations and workshops for a variety of stakeholders including prospective students, applicants, agents/advisers and other key stakeholders in the student recruitment process.
To develop online and offline content with Marketing colleagues for use in the promotion and delivery of recruitment events.
To provide support in the development of the University’s key international strategic areas of customer relationship management, marketing and communication, digital and social media, scholarships and bursaries, portfolio development and partnerships.
Attending recruitment fairs and making school visits overseas, providing accurate information on the University and its courses to prospective students and reporting on findings.
Keeping actively informed of trends and developments in secondary and vocational education in the UK and overseas, providing suggestions as to what activities and resources Buckinghamshire New University could offer in response to these.
Networking with overseas recruitment agents (individuals and larger scale companies). This will include the development of these partnerships/agreements and the issuing of standard Buckinghamshire New University legal contracts and updating ways of working dependent on market trends.
Acting as an advisor, providing professional advice to the academic teams on their schools and outreach activities including the appropriate targeting and evaluation of activities and delivery of activities where appropriate, as well as other departments within the university.
Networking with colleagues in other HEIs in respect of best practice with regards to student recruitment.
Ensuring BNU’s network of agents/counsellors remain compliant and act in accordance with BNU’s policies by reviewing their operation, student applications submitted to the university, and the students success rate when they study at BNU, particularly those in high risk markets
Directly assist students at application stage.
Work in conjunction with the Compliance team to ensure students adhere to UKVI policies.
To undertake international travel as and when needed, anticipated to be a minimum of 12 weeks per year.
Provide supervision and support for International Officers and academic colleagues travelling overseas.
Undertake any other responsibilities as required by the Head of International Recruitment or the Directorate Senior Management Team
Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A = Application T = Test I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training | Means of Testing |
Degree | A |
CIM qualification | A |
Knowledge & Experience |
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Experience of delivering student recruitment activities and / or HE marketing in a higher education ideally within an international context | A/I |
Knowledge of issues facing the UK Higher Education sector | I |
Knowledge of overseas education systems, awards, recruitment practices, and the needs of international students | A/I |
Knowledge of undergraduate and postgraduate admissions procedures and practices | A/I |
Experience of providing information and guidance for a variety of audiences, including prospective students, parents, teachers/advisers and agents. | A/I |
Experience of travelling overseas for work and planning recruitment trips abroad | A/I |
Experience of data analysis, activity evaluation and reporting on ROI | A/I |
Experience of working remotely for significant periods of time | A |
Skills |
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Excellent oral, written and presentation skills | A/I |
Ability to be the external face of the university and to liaise effectively with a range of different audiences | A/I |
Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required in the UK and overseas, including early morning, evenings and weekends | I |
Ability to work independently and as a committed team member | A/I |
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure | A/I |
Excellent attention to detail | A/I |
Strong emphasis on customer journey and problem solving in customer-facing situations | A/I |
Special Requirements |
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DBS Clearance | A |
Willingness and ability to travel overseas | I |
It will be necessary to schedule annual leave around key busy periods, in consultation with the Head of International Recruitment | I |
BBF (Top 3 key behavioural categories most applicable to the role)
DYNAMIC
We actively influence events, and seek opportunities to provide excellent services to our students, customers and colleagues.
VISIONARY
We embrace change and are brave in taking calculated risks to support the growth of the University in the wider community.
RESPONSIBLE
We take personal responsibility for our behaviour and deliver on our commitments to others and the University
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£37.1k - £41.73k per annum
