Regional Manager – South East Asia at Durham University

**Role and Department Overview**

The International Office plays a crucial role in:

– Recruiting international students across all university sectors to meet institutional goals.
– Supporting and managing the development of international partnerships to elevate the University’s global profile and assist academic staff in fostering international links and collaborations.
– Overseeing the university’s student mobility programs (exchange partnerships) to achieve the University’s student mobility targets.

In this role, you will contribute to the University’s Global Strategy, focusing on the development and execution of the regional recruitment strategy to meet recruitment targets in South East Asia. You will collaborate closely with the Head and Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment and have line management responsibilities for an International Officer employed through Accumen and based in Malaysia.

With guidance from your supervisor and team members, you will expand your understanding of Durham University and the international higher education landscape while gaining expertise in promoting a Russell Group institution. You’ll leverage your networking skills to enhance the University’s relationships in the market, ensuring exceptional service is provided to school counselors, education agents, and prospective students.

The position involves significant travel to key recruitment markets, initially covering Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, although market responsibilities may evolve with changes in the external student recruitment environment and Durham University’s priorities. Recruitment trips can last up to two weeks and may require evening and weekend work.

We have implemented a hybrid working model, with team members currently spending at least two days per week on campus in Durham. We encourage everyone to come to campus on Wednesdays for team engagement, while other on-campus days can be adjusted based on business needs.

Additional details regarding the role and responsibilities can be found at the end of this job description