Job Opportunity: Global and Domestic Student Recruitment Leader at Staffordshire University

Are you ready to shape the future of student recruitment at one of the UK’s leading modern universities? Staffordshire University is looking for a visionary leader to take the helm of our global and domestic student recruitment strategy. This is more than just a job-it’s an opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity, and expand access to higher education for students around the world.

What Does the Role Involve?
As the driving force behind our student recruitment strategies, both at home in the UK and internationally, you will shape our approach to attracting, enrolling, and supporting a vibrant student body that reflects the complexity and richness of the world. In this senior leadership role, you will:

• Develop innovative recruitment strategies, targeting both domestic and international students.
• Foster stronger partnerships across global and local markets, as well as with university stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives that promote inclusive access for students from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing widening participation in higher education.
• Use data insights to make informed, strategic decisions that drive success in student outreach and recruitment.

As Staffordshire University embraces its bold, new identity to solidify its reputation as the UK’s leading modern university, you will be a key player in ensuring that our student recruitment strategies reflect our values of opportunity, diversity, and innovation.

What Makes You a Great Fit?
We are looking for a candidate who has:

• Senior-level experience in higher education student recruitment, with a proven track record in designing and executing impactful strategies.
• A deep understanding of international recruitment, including successfully navigating the complexities of cross-border outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• A passion for widening participation in higher education and a commitment to inclusivity.
• Data-driven decision-making skills to measure, evaluate, and adapt recruitment methods.

Advice for International Applicants
If you’re an international education professional with experience in global student recruitment, this is an ideal opportunity for you. At Staffordshire University, we value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants from around the world who are passionate about higher education and innovation. When applying:

1. Highlight Cross-Cultural Experience: Share examples of how you’ve worked with international audiences or markets to overcome cultural, logistical, or regulatory challenges in student recruitment.
2. Show Strategic Thinking: Be prepared to demonstrate specific strategies you’ve implemented to achieve enrollment targets, especially in diverse and competitive markets.
3. Emphasize Alignment with University Values: Highlight your commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and widening participation, as these values are central to the mission of Staffordshire University.
4. Provide Evidence of Adaptability: Showcase your ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and adapt to challenges in both global and domestic recruitment contexts.

Why Staffordshire University?
At Staffordshire University, we offer more than a career-we offer the chance to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be part of a supportive and progressive environment that values innovation and bold ideas. Joining us means playing a vital role in driving our inclusivity agenda and shaping our growth as a modern, global university.

Interested in Applying?
Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining higher education recruitment. For further details, contact Sophie Hester at GatenbySanderson via email: sophie.hester@gatenbysanderson.com.

Closing Date for Applications: 9:00 AM, Monday, 8th December
This is your chance to lead meaningful change and make a global impact-apply today!