OVERVIEW The Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Strategic Growth at the University of Chichester is a senior leadership role focused on shaping and delivering the university’s student growth ambitions. This position offers the opportunity to influence recruitment strategy across home, international, and emerging markets while leading activity from initial enquiry through to enrolment. It is suited to an experienced higher education professional ready to operate at institutional level. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Drive the university’s student growth ambitions across home, international, and emerging markets. – Lead the end-to-end recruitment journey from enquiry to enrolment. – Provide leadership for Chi World, the university’s global hub for international activity. – Develop partnerships to support recruitment, market development, and strategic growth. – Lead market development initiatives and explore new opportunities. – Develop transnational opportunities that align with the university’s goals. – Align recruitment and admissions strategy with wider institutional priorities. REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Student recruitment and admissions are central to the sustainability and strategic direction of higher education institutions. This role brings together growth planning, international engagement, and operational leadership to ensure the university can compete effectively in a changing global education market. By aligning recruitment strategy with institutional priorities, the postholder helps shape the long-term impact and reach of the university. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate your experience leading student recruitment and admissions at a strategic level, especially where you have influenced growth across multiple markets. – Use specific examples to show how you have managed or improved the end-to-end recruitment journey, from enquiry through to enrolment. – Highlight your experience with international activity, partnerships, or transnational initiatives, and explain your role in shaping or delivering them. – Show that you understand how recruitment and admissions strategies connect to broader institutional priorities and financial sustainability. – Research the University of Chichester’s mission, values, and current strategic direction, and reflect this understanding in your application. – Ensure your application communicates leadership capability, collaboration across teams, and readiness to operate at senior level.