OVERVIEW This Associate Director – International & Admissions role offers a senior leadership opportunity within the University of Chichester’s Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions & Communications team. The position plays a central role in delivering sustainable international growth and an outstanding, insight-led applicant experience aligned with the University’s 2032 Strategy. It combines strategic international student recruitment leadership with operational oversight of a modern, applicant-centred admissions service. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Define and lead market-led international recruitment strategies across key global regions – Drive performance against targets for international student numbers, income, diversity and return on investment – Deliver sustainable international growth aligned to institutional strategy – Lead and oversee an applicant-centred admissions service – Ensure admissions processes are efficient, compliant and scalable – Enhance the applicant journey from enquiry through to enrolment – Work collaboratively with Marketing, Digital, Faculties, International Partnerships and UKVI compliance functions – Lead a coordinated, data-informed approach to international recruitment REQUIREMENTS – Senior-level experience in student recruitment and admissions within higher education – Demonstrated leadership capability appropriate to an associate director role – Background as an international and admissions specialist – Ability to operate as an ambitious and strategic leader WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International recruitment and admissions are critical to institutional sustainability, global engagement and diversity within higher education. This role helps shape how prospective international students experience the University from first enquiry to enrolment, ensuring that growth is both ethical and well managed. Strong leadership in this area supports long-term strategic goals while safeguarding quality, compliance and student satisfaction. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate senior leadership experience in international student recruitment and admissions, focusing on strategic impact rather than operational detail alone – Provide examples of how you have used data and market insight to shape recruitment strategies or improve applicant outcomes – Highlight experience working collaboratively across multiple departments or professional services teams – Emphasise familiarity with applicant-centred admissions models and process improvement – Align your application closely to institutional strategy, showing how your approach supports sustainable growth and quality