Head of Student Recruitment(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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December 26, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Role

UCL is seeking a Head of Student Recruitment (East Asia) to lead strategic recruitment activity across a key portfolio of international markets, including East Asia, with particular depth in China.

This is a senior leadership role within the Student Recruitment and Admissions division. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering recruitment strategies that ensure UCL continues to attract outstanding students from across the region. Working closely with colleagues across Admissions, Global Engagement, Alumni Relations, and senior leadership, you will translate institutional priorities into effective, market-responsive recruitment plans.

You will directly manage two Liaison and Recruitment Managers, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to help them and their teams succeed. Acting as UCL’s subject-matter expert for East Asian markets, you will provide insight, analysis, and advice to colleagues across the university.

The role includes representing UCL at major international events, strengthening partnerships with schools and organisations, and contributing to the planning and delivery of overseas recruitment activity.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Market Development

  • Lead the development and delivery of country and regional recruitment strategies for East Asia
  • Analyse market trends, policy changes, and competitor activity to inform decision-making
  • Act as the institutional lead on East Asian student recruitment, advising senior stakeholders

People and Team Management

  • Line-manage and support Liaison and Recruitment Managers
  • Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence
  • Support professional development and effective workload planning

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

  • Build strong working relationships across UCL, including Admissions, Global Engagement, Alumni Relations, and academic departments
  • Represent UCL at international recruitment events, school visits, and partnership meetings
  • Contribute to the leadership of the wider Student Recruitment and Admissions team

About You

You will bring substantial experience in international student recruitment or marketing, ideally within a large and complex higher education environment. You will have strong, up-to-date knowledge of East Asian markets—particularly China—and a proven ability to translate insight into successful recruitment outcomes.

You are a confident leader who motivates teams, sets clear priorities, and delivers results. You are comfortable working across organizational boundaries and influencing a wide range of stakeholders. Your communication skills allow you to present complex ideas clearly and build trusted relationships internally and externally.

You share UCL’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and you approach your work with curiosity, integrity, and a continuous improvement mindset. Experience working with recruitment agents, overseas partners, and managing budgets is desirable. Mandarin language skills would be an advantage but are not essential.

Immigration and Visa Sponsorship

This role meets the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration regulations. UCL welcomes applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.

Relevant UK Government resources:

Skilled Worker visa: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Global Talent visa: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

What UCL Offers

UCL provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

  • 41 days of leave per year (annual leave, bank holidays, and closure days)
  • Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
  • Defined benefit CARE pension scheme
  • Relocation and immigration support for eligible staff
  • On-site nursery and gym facilities
  • Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loans
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing services
  • Discounted private medical insurance

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UCL is committed to being a fair, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and—at Grade 9 and 10—women.

Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with UCL’s policies on dignity, respect, and professional conduct, including policies relating to bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, and personal relationships.

Application Process

Your application should include:

  • A CV
  • A supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria

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