Job Description – Regional Manager
Location: Llandaff Campus
Contractual hours: 37
Job category/type: Administrative/Managerial
Job description:
The Regional Manager is a vital role that will contribute to the University’s Strategic Plan 2030. The main purpose of this role is to oversee and manage the implementation and delivery of international student recruitment activities. It is essential to ensure that these activities align with Cardiff Met’s overall marketing, recruitment, and conversion plans.
As the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering a comprehensive program of activities. This will involve developing relationships with education providers, partners, agents, and influencers to maximize opportunities for student recruitment. Additionally, you will oversee the delivery of in-country and virtual events, as well as coordinating support for academic colleagues in delivering subject-specific events.
The Regional Manager will have a specific global region(s) under their responsibility and will develop and implement financially viable student recruitment plans and campaigns for each country within the designated region.
Qualifications and Skills:
– Experience and knowledge of international cultures.
– Sensitivity towards cultural issues.
– In-depth working knowledge of at least two key international student recruitment markets.
– The ability to use initiative and make senior-level decisions while in the field.
– The ability to inspire confidence and influence senior individuals.
– The ability to balance income generation with maintaining high standards and quality.
– Proven ability to engage with both UK and international stakeholders at a senior level.
– Proven diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
– Proven ability to develop strategic relationships and partnerships and establish professional networks.
– Effective communication skills in written and spoken English, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
– Proven ability to create and implement strategies, combining strategic thinking with attention to detail.
– Previous experience in a senior-level role within international student recruitment, preferably in higher education.
– Willingness to travel internationally for business purposes as required.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
In 2020, the University was named “Welsh University of the Year 2021” by The Sunday Times. In 2021, it became the “UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022” according to Times Higher Education. Furthermore, in 2022, it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
At Cardiff Met, we value a culture that is based on our core values. We have a supportive and inclusive community spirit that underpins our behaviors and actions. We support and show kindness to one another, and we work as a united team – One Cardiff Met. We promote and embrace inclusion, which enables everyone to feel respected and perform at their best.
As part of our commitment to our employees, we offer highly competitive terms and conditions, including:
– Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday/concessionary days (pro-rata for part-time staff).
– Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
– Flexible and remote working opportunities.
– Excellent family-friendly policies.
– Award-winning sports and fitness facilities, with subsidized membership and access to physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
– Access to all library facilities.
– Salary sacrifice schemes, including the cycle-to-work scheme.
– Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Adrian Baird, Head of International Student Recruitment, at abaird@cardiffmet.ac.uk. If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
The University is committed to creating an inclusive culture. We offer family-friendly and flexible working arrangements and have a range of staff networks, forums, and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
For more information about working at Cardiff Metropolitan University, including our culture, benefits, work-life balance, and career progression opportunities, please visit our staff recruitment website