Job Description
* Head of International Student Recruitment
* Inspired Learning Group
* Hours of Work: 40 hours a week
* Contract term: Permanent
* Start date: November 2024 or sooner
* Salary: Up to £65.000 per annum plus Bonus, depending on experience
* Website: www.inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk
We are looking to appoint a Head of International Student Recruitment to join the Inspired Learning Group and lead on the recruitment of students from around the world, working with agents and families.
This fantastic role would be ideal for someone with prior international student recruitment experience looking for the next step in their career and comes at a genuinely exciting time to join Inspired Learning Group.
Inspired Learning Group is a growing group of independent senior schools, preparatory schools and nurseries in the UK. We take great pride in each one of them, supporting them enthusiastically in the achievement of excellence. We do this by striving to inspire each individual pupil to achieve the personal and social development and the academic result which best matches his or her personality and talents.
Working directly with and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and closely with the Heads of Admissions, Marketing and Boarding staff in four of our ILG through schools you as the Head of International Student Recruitment will focus on building awareness, driving enquiries and increasing international numbers.
You will play a crucial role within the Inspired Learning Group, by working closely with agents, families and students, helping them find out about and make the decision to pursue their education at our schools. You will be a skilled and independent professional who is able to form strong relationships and maintain the highest standards.
As our Head of International Student Recruitment you will promote the schools within the Inspired Learning Group overseas utilising recruitment fairs and events. This role will involve travel both within the UK and overseas.
The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following skills/expertise:
* A track record of successful international student recruitment in schools or universities
* An extensive established network of agents across all relevant markets
* A wide experience of attending recruitment fairs
* The ability to build strong and effective relationships within the school and with agents/prospective parents.
* A thorough understanding of a Boarding School environment
* Thorough knowledge of the student visa process
* Degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification(s)
This role will suit someone with prior international experience who is able to adapt, work independently and develop lasting relationships. The role will involve a flexible approach to location, a blend of home working, working at our head office in Stanmore (Inspired Learning Group, Georgian House, Park Lane, Stanmore Middlesex HA7 3HD) and frequent travel overseas and to our schools will be required.
You will be welcomed and as a member of staff at Inspired Learning Group you will benefit from the following;
* Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
* Ongoing coaching from the management team
* Childcare fee discount
* Pension scheme
* Refer a friend scheme up to £750
* Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world
* Employee Assistance Programme.
If you feel you have the skills and attributes for this role we welcome your application. For further information please do not hesitate to contact Tom Havard, Head of Recruitment on 07706 323847 or tom@inspiredlearninggroupco.uk.
Applicants should complete our online application form, this can be accessed at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000613 .
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
Inspired Learning Group is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).