OVERVIEW The International Officer role at Durham University sits within the International Office and contributes directly to the institution’s global engagement and student recruitment activity. The position combines strategic objectives with practical delivery, supporting international recruitment, partnership development, and outbound and inbound mobility programmes. Based in Durham with a hybrid working model, the role involves regular on-campus presence alongside significant international travel, particularly across Asian markets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Recruit international students in line with the University’s international student recruitment targets – Develop and manage international partnerships on behalf of the University – Deliver student mobility programmes, including Erasmus+ and other exchange schemes – Support the University’s Global Strategy through international engagement activity – Manage relationships with school counsellors and education agents – Undertake extensive international travel, particularly across Asian markets REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International Officers play a central role in connecting universities with the global education ecosystem. Through recruitment activity, partnership management, and mobility programmes, this role helps ensure that Durham University remains internationally competitive, globally connected, and attractive to students from diverse backgrounds. The work directly supports institutional strategy while enabling cross-cultural exchange and international collaboration. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Demonstrate clear understanding of international student recruitment and how it aligns with broader university strategy – Highlight any experience working with education agents, school counsellors, or international partners, using concrete examples – Show awareness of the complexities of international travel, relationship management across cultures, and long-term partnership building – Emphasise organisational skills and the ability to balance recruitment targets with partnership and mobility responsibilities – Reference familiarity with Asian education markets if applicable, while remaining accurate and evidence-based – Tailor your application to reflect Durham University’s global outlook and commitment to international engagement