International Officer

About the Job

Fixed term for up to 12 months or upon the return of the post holder, whichever is sooner

Interview Date: Thursday 10 October 2024

We are seeking an organised and motivated individual to join our busy International Recruitment team within the department of Global Engagement. You will be a key team member, involved with all elements of the recruitment and admission of international students. You will be required to liaise with key internal stakeholders, and external bodies such as ministries, embassies, the British Council, UKVI and other UK and international higher education providers.

This post will involve extensive travel overseas (up to 12 weeks per year) to represent the University of Northampton at international student recruitment events, as well as visiting partner institutions, potential collaborators and overseas representatives as appropriate.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Working to achieve international student recruitment and income targets;
• Developing, managing and monitoring the overseas representatives’ network in a designated region;
• Representing the University at UK/overseas exhibitions and fairs, seminars, school/institution visits and attend meetings with representatives from embassies and other stakeholders, and evaluating all activity;
• To work in collaboration with academic Faculties and other departments within the University on market intelligence, promotion and development of courses, including opportunities for overseas visits/collaboration and partnership development and liaise regularly with internal stakeholders;
• To monitor international student applications during the application/admission procedure and work closely with the Admissions team;
• Producing country-specific strategies and managing country budgets.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

About You 

You will have;

• Experience in a similar or related role, with the ability to develop and implement marketing and recruitment plans and work to an agreed target in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence others and develop excellent working relationships;
• Experience of successfully working both independently and as part of a team and excellent organisation and planning skills are also essential to this post.

Qualifications 

Essential;

• Educated to degree level, equivalent qualification or commensurate experience.

Desirable;

• Professional marketing qualification.

Faculty/Department 

The International Team sits within the department of Global Engagement. We are responsible for the recruitment and admission of on-campus international students to the University of Northampton and for the associated marketing for this objective.

About Us

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. The University can consider Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position subject to eligibility requirements of the points-based system being met.

Equality

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/