OVERVIEW The Head of Recruitment Proposition at INTO Manchester is a senior strategic leadership role focused on defining and strengthening the centre’s global recruitment offer. Working in partnership with the University of Manchester, the role shapes how academic programmes, progression routes, and market positioning are presented to international students worldwide. Reporting to the Centre Director, the position plays a central role in aligning recruitment strategy with market demand and institutional priorities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Shape the global positioning of INTO Manchester’s recruitment proposition – Contribute to the development and delivery of global recruitment strategy – Develop and clearly communicate academic propositions to internal and external stakeholders – Influence course portfolio planning, including progression routes to the University of Manchester and other UK universities – Use market data and competitor insights to inform pricing and entry requirements – Support the development of new academic courses and pathways – Work closely with INTO’s Global Recruitment Unit, marketing teams, and market insights teams – Collaborate with colleagues at the University of Manchester – Represent INTO Manchester in international recruitment activities – Undertake occasional international travel as part of recruitment and partnership activity – Provide line management as part of the senior leadership responsibilities REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International recruitment is central to the sustainability and global reach of modern universities and pathway providers. This role matters because it ensures that academic offerings and progression routes are clearly aligned with the needs of international students and the realities of global education markets. By combining market insight, academic planning, and recruitment strategy, the Head of Recruitment Proposition helps strengthen institutional partnerships and supports student access to world-class higher education. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate experience of working at a strategic level within international student recruitment, pathway provision, or higher education partnerships. – Use concrete examples to show how you have shaped or communicated academic propositions to international audiences or internal stakeholders. – Highlight any experience of using market data, competitor analysis, or insights to influence pricing, entry requirements, or portfolio decisions. – Emphasise your ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, particularly recruitment, marketing, and academic colleagues. – If applicable, reference experience of representing an institution internationally or working with global recruitment networks. – Prepare to discuss your leadership and line management approach, focusing on how you support teams in complex, matrix-style environments.