Job Opportunity: Lead International Engagement at Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) is a modern, forward-thinking institution committed to the transformative power of education. Known for innovation and inclusivity, BNU is a space where students, colleagues, and the local community thrive. If you’re inspired to make a difference while supporting diverse, international student communities, this is your chance to contribute and succeed in a role that’s vital to the university’s global mission.

What the Role Entails:
We are looking for a passionate and data-savvy professional to shape the experience of international applicants, ensuring their journey from enquiry to enrolment is smooth, welcoming, and efficient. As the International Applicant Journey Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing multi-channel engagement strategies, refining processes, and working with a dynamic and driven team to create a supportive and connected environment for incoming international students.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing a small team focused on applicant engagement and communication.
• Delivering high-quality, personalised interactions to increase the conversion of international applicants from prospective enquiry to enrollee.
• Leveraging data insights to refine application processes and drive improvement in applicant experience.
• Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to maintain consistent standards and practices across international recruitment and admissions interactions.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in international recruitment or admissions. Your insights and leadership will help foster an inclusive, supportive experience for international students joining BNU.

Advice for Applicants (International Education Perspective):
If you’re considering applying for this role from the perspective of international education, keep these key points in mind to make your application stand out:

1. Showcase Relevant Experience: Highlight previous roles or responsibilities directly linked to international student recruitment, higher education admissions, or multi-channel engagement. Evidence of success in improving processes or enhancing conversion rates through innovative strategies will strengthen your application.
2. Cultural Sensitivity & Global Mindset: Given this role’s focus on supporting diverse students from around the world, emphasize your ability to navigate cultural differences and implement inclusive solutions. Any international collaborations or initiatives you’ve led will be particularly relevant.
3. Analytical Acumen: Demonstrate how your data analysis skills have informed decision-making in your career. Provide examples of how you’ve implemented data-driven improvements to systems or processes.
4. Adaptability to Hybrid Work Environments: BNU values flexibility, as evidenced by its hybrid working model. Highlighting your ability to adapt to and excel in hybrid or dynamic work arrangements will align with the university’s culture.
5. Alignment with BNU Values (DRIVE): Explicitly connect your professional ethos to BNU’s core values: being Dynamic, Responsible, Inclusive, Visionary, and Empowering. For instance, show how you’ve empowered students or colleagues in your past roles.

How to Apply:

• Read the job description carefully and tailor your CV and cover letter to align with the role’s requirements and BNU’s stated values.
• Ensure your application demonstrates a strong understanding of the challenges international students face during the admissions process, and how you plan to address these.
• Use specific examples to illustrate your ability to collaborate and innovate within an international education framework.
• Highlight your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially if you’ve worked on initiatives that have supported underrepresented groups.

Why Choose BNU?
BNU is not just a workplace-it’s a community where individuals come together to create meaningful impact. Joining BNU comes with several benefits:

• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days.
• Hybrid working opportunities suited to business needs.
• Robust training and development support, empowering your career growth.
• Access to a contributory pension scheme, discounted gym memberships, and a variety of staff discounts with major retailers.

Key Information for Applicants:

• Deadline for Applications: 4 January 2026.
• Interview Week: Week commencing 12 January 2026.
• Eligibility to Work in the UK: Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if shortlisted for an interview.

BNU proudly champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we especially encourage applications from those underrepresented in our workforce, including individuals from global majority backgrounds, LGBTQI candidates, and people with disabilities. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we are here to support you.

For further questions or to gain more insight into the role before applying, you can contact Chris Garrett, Head of Global Collaborations, at Chris.Garrett@bnu.ac.uk. Applications should be made in full and submitted online.

Take this opportunity to lead and innovate at one of the UK’s most ambitious universities, and help shape the future of international education at BNU!