Global Recruitment Support Officer

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW The University of Leicester is seeking a proactive and organised Global Recruitment Support Officer to join the Future Students Office. This role supports recruitment activity across the UK, North America, and emerging international markets, helping prospective students engage with the university throughout the application journey. The position combines communication, planning, digital engagement, and event coordination within a collaborative international environment.

• Support recruitment plans and engagement activities across international markets
• Advise prospective students, parents, agents, and partners on applications and student experience
• Deliver presentations to support recruitment and engagement initiatives
• Attend exhibitions and outreach events
• Organise recruitment events, open days, and campus visits
• Act as a key contact for enquiries from students and stakeholders
• Contribute to marketing and digital engagement activities including social media campaigns
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support recruitment activity across the UK, North America, and emerging international markets
• Travel within the UK as required for recruitment events and engagement activities

• Organisational and planning skills
• Digital literacy
• Customer-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Flexibility and initiative
• Interest in international students and global recruitment WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role contributes to how prospective students experience and engage with the university during the recruitment process. By supporting events, digital engagement, and communication with international students and partners, the position helps strengthen global recruitment activity and student engagement across multiple markets.

• Highlight examples of recruitment, events, or engagement experience in education or customer-facing settings
• Demonstrate strong communication and presentation experience with different audiences
• Include examples of digital skills, including social media or digital engagement activities
• Show evidence of organisational ability when coordinating multiple projects or events
• Emphasise teamwork, flexibility, and experience working with diverse or international groups
• Tailor your application to demonstrate interest in international students and global recruitment