OVERVIEW The Associate Director of International Recruitment and Global Partnerships at Norwich University of the Arts is a senior leadership role focused on advancing the university’s international growth ambitions. Based in Norwich, England, the position carries institutional ownership for international recruitment strategy and global partnership development. The role combines strategic direction, senior-level influence, and relationship building to enhance the university’s international profile, with particular focus on China and East Asia. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Lead the university’s international recruitment activity, providing overall direction and oversight for how the institution attracts and engages international students. – Hold institutional ownership of international growth ambitions, ensuring that recruitment and partnership activities align with the university’s broader strategic objectives. – Manage and develop global partnerships that support international recruitment, collaboration, and the long-term international positioning of the university. – Oversee international recruitment operations, including the management of education agent networks and related recruitment activity. – Set the strategic direction for international activity in China and East Asia, shaping priorities and approaches in these key regions. – Build and sustain transformative global relationships that strengthen the university’s reach, reputation, and engagement overseas. – Exercise senior-level influence within the institution, contributing to decision-making that impacts international strategy and profile. – Enhance the university’s international profile through coordinated recruitment and partnership initiatives. REQUIREMENTS – Experience as a senior professional, with the capability to operate at a strategic and institutional level. – Demonstrated ability to lead international recruitment activity and manage global partnerships. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International recruitment and global partnerships are central to the sustainability, diversity, and global standing of higher education institutions. This role matters because it shapes how Norwich University of the Arts engages with international students and partners, directly influencing growth, reputation, and cross-border collaboration. Strong leadership in this area supports cultural exchange, institutional resilience, and long-term international impact. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate senior-level experience in international recruitment and partnership work, focusing on leadership rather than operational tasks alone. – Highlight examples where you have held responsibility for international growth, strategy, or institutional-level outcomes. – If you have worked with education agent networks, explain your approach to oversight, quality assurance, and relationship management. – Emphasize any experience related to China, East Asia, or comparable international markets, linking it to strategic decision-making. – Show how you build and maintain global relationships that are long-term and transformative, rather than transactional. – Align your application language with the university’s ambition to enhance its international profile and global engagement.