### Job Opportunity: International Regional Manager (South Asia)
**Campus Location:**
– Base: Wales (Swansea or Carmarthen), Birmingham, or London
– Flexibility: Ability to work from home and other locations as required
**About Us:**
At the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), we take pride in our dedicated and talented workforce. Together, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We’re thrilled to rank 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), as well as 21st for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2023). Our achievements are a direct result of the dedication and expertise of our team members.
We are currently seeking an International Regional Manager (South Asia) to join us on a full-time, fixed-term basis covering maternity leave.
**The Role:**
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Head of International Business Development to implement the University’s international strategy, with a focus on South Asia (primarily India). Responsibilities include:
– Managing day-to-day operations and interactions with the India Regional Office, including marketing, new program proposals, and partner relationships.
– Conducting regular communications with the India Office and chairing weekly meetings via Microsoft Teams.
– Representing the University in key networks to identify and maximize opportunities and undertaking occasional overseas visits.
– Traveling between and working at various university campuses and potentially undertaking international travel.
This role requires exceptional people skills, communication prowess, and strong networking abilities.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
**Requirements:**
*Essential:*
– Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
– Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
– Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships at all organizational levels and with various stakeholders.
– Demonstrable experience in international student recruitment.
– Proven experience in developing external relationships and stakeholder engagement.
– Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
– Knowledge of relevant immigration and UKVI regulations.
– Thorough understanding of international student recruitment and admissions in the UK HE landscape.
*Desirable:*
– Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in International Education.
– Proficiency in Welsh (both oral and written).
**Benefits:**
Our employees enjoy a comprehensive pay and benefits package, including:
– **Annual Leave:** 35 days per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days.
– **Compensation:** Competitive pay with opportunities for pay progression.
– **Pension:** Membership in the USS pension scheme, offering benefits for you and your family.
– **Wellbeing Platform:** Access to diverse benefits, including an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services.
– **Health and Wellbeing Support:** Discounted access to on-campus sports facilities, occupational health services, and counseling.
– **Career Development:** Opportunities for professional growth, including support for obtaining further qualifications.
– **Family-Friendly Policies:** Flexible work options and enhanced paid maternity/paternity leave.
– **Travel Schemes:** Including a cycle-to-work scheme.
**How to Apply:**
If you believe you can thrive and make a significant impact in this role, please apply through the provided button. Note that this application process does not include the option to submit a CV; your application will be assessed based on your responses to the application questions and your Supporting Statement.
*Your correspondence language will be based on the language you apply in. To apply in Welsh, please click ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of the screen.*
**Closing Date:**
25 September 2024, 11:59 pm