International Stakeholder Manager at Manchester Metropolitan University

The International Recruitment and Conversion team within the International Office is seeking an International Stakeholder Manager for a 24-month fixed-term contract.

**About the Department:**
The International Office handles the recruitment and support of international students, fosters overseas partnerships, and manages student mobility programs. It plays a key role in promoting the internationalisation of the University, ensuring Manchester Metropolitan University maintains and strengthens its global standing.

**About the Role:**
Under the guidance of the Head of International Student Recruitment & Conversion, you will bring extensive experience and skills in stakeholder and sponsor management, reporting, and business development. As the International Stakeholder Manager, your responsibilities will include:

– Assisting in the execution of the Internationalisation Strategy and enhancing the University’s international reputation by managing various international recruitment stakeholders, including sponsors, to support international student recruitment.
– Working flexibly to lead and carry out activities across the broader team, aiding in the operational execution of international recruitment and conversion efforts.
– Supporting the attainment of student recruitment KPIs and meeting ambitious performance targets, as outlined in the University’s Road to 2030 and Internationalisation Strategy.
– Delivering a professional and responsive customer service to external sponsor networks, which could involve Embassies, Cultural, Military, or Education Attaché Offices in the UK and overseas, as well as relevant corporate sponsors.
– Establishing working relationships with Faculty PVCs, Faculty Heads of International, and departmental international leads to develop a comprehensive understanding of international sponsorship as a recruitment tool and its potential to maximise opportunities using reliable data.
– Assisting in managing the University’s international education advisers, maintaining up-to-date databases of key contact information, supporting the annual review of education advisers, and ensuring relevant contracts are current and suitable.
– Leading a team of temporary staff, such as Student Ambassadors, when necessary.

**About You:**
With a background in international education and student recruitment, preferably within a UK Higher Education context, you will:

– Have a successful track record, especially in building relationships and establishing networks with stakeholders.
– Exhibit strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and an ability to devise and implement innovative solutions.
– Communicate your ideas with tact and diplomacy.
– Demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse cultures.
– Be prepared to travel internationally on behalf of the University for up to four weeks per year.

For a comprehensive list of criteria and benefits, please refer to the job description and candidate pack attached below.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Kay Morgan, Head of International Recruitment and Conversion, at k.morgan@mmu.ac.uk.

If you’re eager to be part of our team and share in our vision, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the person specification through the application portal.

**Please Note:**

– Interviews will take place the week of 20th January 2025.
– The University will be closed from 21st December and will reopen on 2nd January 2025. Any recruitment queries during this period will be addressed upon reopening