Head of International Student Recruitment

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

This employer operates 1 active branch campus in 1 country (since 2014)

OVERVIEW The University of Leeds is seeking a Head of International Student Recruitment to provide leadership and expertise across international recruitment activity. This role will support the university’s aims in education, research, reputation, and financial sustainability through the development and delivery of international student recruitment strategies. The position focuses on growing the international student population at undergraduate and postgraduate levels while strengthening the university’s international profile and reputation.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership within the International Office and the wider Corporate Communications and External Relations Directorate. The role requires strong sector knowledge, innovative recruitment capability, and an understanding of international applicant behaviour across global markets.

• Provide leadership and expertise in international student recruitment
• Lead the development and delivery of international student recruitment strategies and operations
• Contribute to the university’s aims for education, research, reputation, and financial sustainability
• Support growth of the international student population at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Contribute to the development of the university’s international brand, profile, and reputation
• Deliver innovative and market-leading recruitment tactics
• Understand the needs and behaviours of international applicants worldwide
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the International Office
• Contribute as a senior member of the International Office Leadership Team
• Work within the wider Corporate Communications and External Relations Directorate

• Sector-leading capability in international student recruitment
• Expertise in innovative and market-leading recruitment tactics
• Understanding of the needs and behaviours of international applicants around the world
• Ability to provide strategic leadership
• Ability to provide operational leadership
• Experience contributing to leadership activity within an international office environment WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International student recruitment plays a significant role in supporting university growth, reputation, and long-term sustainability. This leadership position contributes to the development of a strong international presence while helping attract talented student communities from around the world. The role also supports the continued development of international engagement strategies and contributes to leading recruitment operations in a competitive global higher education environment.

• Demonstrate measurable success in international recruitment leadership and strategy development
• Highlight experience working with global student markets and international applicant engagement
• Provide examples of contributing to university growth, reputation, or development initiatives
• Show evidence of leading operational teams and cross-department collaboration
• Tailor your application to the university’s international recruitment priorities and leadership expectations
• Emphasize knowledge of innovative recruitment approaches and international market trends