Job Description

Closing Date: Sunday 11 February 2024

Interview Date: Monday 26 February 2024

Wrexham University is an ambitious and dynamic employer of choice. A community of exceptional people committed to creating, sharing, and applying knowledge that makes tangible impact.

Join our modern, forward-looking institution with a proven track record of success, and where commitment to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Head of International provides leadership in all dimensions of university international activity. This includes the nurturing and management of the international recruitment team, the full recruitment life cycle through market prioritisation, acquisition strategies, management of channels, delivery of enquiry and conversion activity, marketing, efficient admissions and support for international mobility.

The position is responsible for developing and implementing international recruitment and associated marketing strategies, evaluating effectiveness of the strategies and ensuring appropriate market diversification, and for developing and driving the University international student recruitment planning process with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with the Head of Partnerships, the role will establish a robust integrated strategy for international recruitment and establish good working practices with Academic departments, central services, agent networks and partners. The role is expected to manage resources effectively and efficiently, and with a view to maintain and enhance quality in our service levels and provision. The University has achieved significant recent international student growth, and the post holder will further diversify sustainable recruitment practices.

The successful applicant will have substantial experience in UK university international recruitment and have a detailed and in-depth understanding of UKVI compliance matters. They will possess in-depth knowledge of international higher education and will possess excellent cultural awareness, ambassadorial, organisational, team-working and communication skills. A willingness to work flexibly and engage in travel will be required.

Welsh language skills are desirable for this role.

Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr Simon Stewart directly at if they would like to have an informal discussion.

Further details:

Wrexham University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements, please contact our Human Resources Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments you may need.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

\xc2\xa356,021 to \xc2\xa364,914 per annum

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