Deputy 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

OVERVIEW Queen Mary University of London is seeking a Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment to support the delivery of its international enabling plan within the Queen Mary Strategy 2030. Based within the Global Engagement Office, this role contributes to international recruitment activity, strategic project delivery, and the oversight of regional operations supporting international students. The Global Engagement Office is part of the External Relations Directorate and works to strengthen global engagement, international partnerships, and student mobility opportunities.

The team operates across multiple international locations and supports prospective students from initial enquiry through to enrolment.

• Support the Head of International Student Recruitment in delivering the university’s international enabling plan
• Work alongside another deputy to contribute to global objectives within the Queen Mary Strategy 2030
• Line manage staff based in London
• Oversee Regional Office operations in several international locations
• Lead strategic projects related to international recruitment
• Support implementation of the agent quality framework
• Oversee conversion projects connected to prospective international students
• Support integration of CRM systems, including Salesforce, into international recruitment activities
• Work closely with colleagues across External Relations and academic Schools
• Contribute to activities managed by the Global Engagement Office relating to international students and partnership engagement

• Experience supporting international recruitment activity
• Ability to manage staff and oversee operational activity
• Experience contributing to strategic projects
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and academic Schools
• Understanding of CRM integration within recruitment activity, including Salesforce
• Ability to support international objectives within a university strategy
• Experience working within a global engagement or international context WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the development of international recruitment strategy and helps strengthen engagement with international students across multiple regions. The deputy position contributes to the university’s wider international objectives and supports coordination between regional operations, academic stakeholders, and recruitment initiatives.

• Tailor your application to demonstrate experience in international recruitment and global engagement activity
• Highlight examples of managing projects across multiple stakeholders or international teams
• Include experience with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, if applicable
• Demonstrate leadership experience, including line management or operational oversight
• Use clear examples of supporting strategic objectives within higher education or international settings
• Show familiarity with supporting international students throughout the recruitment or enrolment process