Position: Head of Global Recruitment
Organization: Pittville Student Village, University of Gloucestershire
Working hours: 37 hours per week, full-time
Contract: 12-month fixed term maternity cover post

The University of Gloucestershire is undergoing a transformative journey, presenting exciting opportunities for growth and development. With a strong foundation in delivering excellent education outcomes in various fields, including business, computing, education, arts and creative, and health and social care, the university is now experiencing significant growth in international students. This creates an ideal time to join the University.

We are currently seeking a Head of Global Recruitment to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role is critical to the senior leadership team within our marketing function and will contribute to shaping our international strategy.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing global recruitment strategies, playing a key role in shaping the direction of our recruitment cycle. Working closely with the Head of Digital and Brand, as well as collaborating with Heads of School, you will be responsible for implementing marketing strategies in various markets and regions.

As the Head of Global Recruitment, you will provide leadership to the global recruitment team and oversee the entire recruitment cycle, from market strategy and agent networks to acquisition and conversion activities, ultimately driving enrolment growth. In addition to securing existing growth from core markets, you will focus on diversifying and achieving sustainable growth for the university.

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please feel free to reach out to Tom Kidd, Interim CMO, at tkidd@glos.ac.uk, or Hayley Histed, HR Recruitment Lead, at hhisted@glos.ac.uk, for an informal discussion.

To apply, please click on “APPLY” at the bottom of this page. You will be directed to our application form, which must be completed. Alternatively, you can submit a CV and Support Statement highlighting how you meet the essential criteria. Please note that CVs alone will not be considered. For assistance with the application process, please refer to the applicant guidance.

For more information about the benefits of working for the University and our working environment, please visit the link provided.

Closing date: 21st February
Interview date: Week commencing 26th February

Please note that due to the specific nature of this fixed term contract, the successful candidate must be available to start no later than mid-April 2024