OVERVIEW The Regional Manager South Asia role at Liverpool John Moores University sits within the International Recruitment Team and reports to the Head of International Recruitment. The position plays a key part in supporting the university’s internationalisation strategy by strengthening student recruitment activity and strategic engagement across South Asia. It is a senior-facing role that balances strategic planning with hands-on delivery and requires a high level of flexibility, including significant international travel. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Recruit international students in support of the university’s internationalisation strategy – Develop recruitment policy and strategy frameworks – Deliver recruitment-related services to internal stakeholders – Deliver recruitment-related services to external stakeholders REQUIREMENTS – Ability to undertake regular international travel – Willingness to spend extended periods overseas – Flexibility to work out of hours – Availability to work weekends in the UK and abroad WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International student recruitment is central to the global profile, cultural diversity, and financial sustainability of UK universities. This role directly contributes to Liverpool John Moores University’s international reach by strengthening engagement and recruitment activity in South Asia, a key global region for international education. By aligning recruitment practice with institutional strategy, the Regional Manager helps ensure that internationalisation goals are delivered in a coordinated and sustainable way. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Demonstrate clearly how your experience aligns with international student recruitment and strategic market development, using concrete examples where possible. – Highlight your ability to operate effectively across different time zones, cultures, and working patterns, including extended travel and weekend work. – Show an understanding of how recruitment activity supports wider internationalisation objectives within a university setting. – Emphasise experience working with both internal colleagues and external partners, focusing on service delivery and relationship management. – Prepare to discuss how you balance strategic planning with operational delivery in a fast-moving international context.