Location: Aston University Main Campus Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 20 September 2023 Interview Date: Friday 13 October 2023 Aston University is a globally connected institution that has experienced considerable success in recent years in establishing its international presence. As part of its 2030 Strategy, the University is looking to expand further both at its home campus and its distributed hubs around the world. To support this strategy, the University is seeking an experienced professional to manage activities in specific regions. Reporting to the Head of Global Recruitment and Sales, the International Regional Manager will be part of the International Student Recruitment team, responsible for developing and executing regional engagement strategies to enhance Aston University’s reputation and meet recruitment and income targets. The role will involve leading the development and implementation of strategies and plans for the designated regions, managing a regional team, including overseas colleagues, and extensive overseas travel. The ideal candidate will have a degree and a proven track record of achieving targets in a fast-paced sales or business environment. They will possess extensive experience in building external networks, organizing events, or managing projects in a diverse organization, preferably in the international education sector. A data-driven and target-oriented individual, the candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing growth strategies in the designated markets. Customer focus and efficient process management are also key requirements for this role, as the candidate will be responsible for providing excellent service to a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external. They must be skilled in building and managing relationships with various stakeholders. Collaboration with international teams, marketing, recruitment, and communication departments, as well as other university departments, is crucial. This is a dynamic working role, which may involve a combination of on-campus and remote work, depending on the nature of the activity. More information on dynamic working can be found here. The role requires a DBS check. For further details, please refer to the job details provided on the Aston University website. Aston University is committed to promoting equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent recruitment process. As part of this commitment, the university will conduct an anonymous shortlisting process, where personal details such as the candidate’s name and address will not be provided to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Aston University values and promotes inclusivity and diversity in all aspects of its work, including race and sexual orientation. The university strives to create an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel comfortable being themselves. More information on inclusivity can be found here: [link to website]. The university recognizes the importance of flexible working and encourages potential applicants to discuss available options with the recruiting manager. If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk