International Officer Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

About the Job

Fixed term for up to 12 months or upon the return of the post holder, whichever comes sooner.

Interview Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

We are looking for an efficient and driven individual to join our busy International Recruitment team in the Global Engagement department. You will be a major team member, responsible for all aspects of international student recruitment and admission. You will need to communicate with important internal stakeholders as well as external bodies like ministries, embassies, the British Council, UKVI, and other UK and foreign higher education institutions.

This position will require substantial abroad travel (up to 12 weeks per year) to represent the University of Northampton at international student recruitment events, as well as visits to partner institutions, possible collaborators, and overseas representatives as needed.

The key areas of responsibility are:

• Working to meet international student recruiting and income targets.
• Developing, administering, and monitoring the foreign representatives’ network in a specific region;
• Representing the University at UK/international exhibitions and fairs, seminars, school/institution visits, and attending meetings with representatives from embassies and other stakeholders, as well as reviewing all activity;
• To collaborate with academic faculties and other departments within the University on market intelligence, promotion and development of courses, including chances for abroad visits/collaboration and partnership development, and liaise with internal stakeholders on a regular basis
• Monitor international student applications during the application/admission phase and collaborate closely with the Admissions team.
• Creating country-specific plans and managing national budgets.

We want you to be able to carry out your responsibilities in a way that benefits not only UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We appreciate that this may differ between different parts of the institution and from one person to another. Smarter Working allows you to work with greater flexibility if you so desire, resulting in greater freedom and autonomy.

About You

You will have:

• Experience in a similar or equivalent function, with the ability to establish and manage marketing and recruitment strategy, as well as work to an agreed target in a fast-paced setting;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, including the ability to influence others and build excellent working relationships.
• This position requires experience working successfully both alone and as part of a team, as well as outstanding organisational and planning skills.

Qualifications

Essential;

• Degree-level education, equivalent qualification, or relevant experience.

Desirable;

• Qualified in professional marketing.

Faculty/Department

The International Team reports to the Global Engagement department. We are in charge of recruiting and admitting on-campus international students to the University of Northampton, as well as the marketing that goes along with this.

About Us:

Come to the University of Northampton and you’ll notice that we do things a little differently.

We are one of the UK’s youngest institutions, yet we are already setting the standard for delivering value to society through what we call social impact. We have received numerous honours for our efforts in this field, among others, but what is most important to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their own mark on the world. That is why we were the first institution in the UK to be designated as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to challenge the notion of what Higher Education can be. This has prompted us to create a whole new university from the ground up, built to reflect how students actually learn rather than how they are expected to study. The Waterside Campus launched in September 2018.

Everything we do is motivated by our desire to alter people’s lives and inspire others.

Right to Work.

During the interview, all candidates will be required to present documentation of their eligibility to work in the UK. The University may consider sponsoring a skilled worker visa for this position if the points-based system’s eligibility requirements are met.

Equality

We accept applications from under-represented communities.

The University of Northampton is dedicated to creating a lively, ethical, and sustainable work, study, and residential environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion.

This dedication, together with our legal and moral commitments, creates an inclusive workplace for employees, students, and the general public who may be impacted by our actions.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, which is supported by our belief in taking action. We are committed to establishing an environment that values equality and recognises the strength of diversity.

Together at UON, we demonstrate our commitment to our staff, students, and partners to foster and promote an atmosphere in which equality and inclusion may thrive while Transforming Lives and Inspiring Change.

For further information, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/.