Associate Director of International Recruitment and Partnerships - Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Associate Director of International Recruitment and Partnerships

Closing Date: 14/09/2025

Location: Remote

Salary: £62,400 – £88,400

Our client is more than just an educational institution – they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As Associate Director of International Recruitment and Partnerships, you will lead our client’s international recruitment strategy across their campuses in the UK, Berlin, and Dublin.

This is a high-profile leadership role, responsible for driving growth in international student enrolments, shaping recruitment strategies for Berlin and Dublin, and ensuring that their approach aligns with their wider strategic vision. Acting as the face of our client in key markets, you will work closely with senior colleagues, external partners, and sector bodies to deliver ambitious student recruitment targets and maintain their reputation as a leading creative university.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide strategic leadership of our client’s international recruitment strategy, ensuring it supports the University’s long-term growth and commercial vision.
• Lead recruitment strategies for Berlin (domestic and international students) and Dublin.
• Use data, market intelligence, and competitor insights to identify opportunities, inform decision-making, and open new markets.
• Manage and inspire a high-performing International Recruitment Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all international recruitment activity, ensuring consistent quality, measurable outcomes, and alignment with University’s priorities.
• Build and maintain strong global networks, including agents, feeder institutions, and international schools.
• Act as their key representative with organisations such as BUILA, UUKi, and the British Council.
• Collaborate with campus leadership in Berlin and Dublin to ensure locally tailored, high-quality recruitment activity.
• Partner with Marketing and Admissions teams to deliver a seamless international applicant journey from enquiry to enrolment.

What You’ll Bring:

• A proven track record of leading high-performing international recruitment teams in a UK University.
• Extensive experience in student recruitment with demonstrable success in meeting ambitious targets.
• A strong understanding of international recruitment markets, trends, and networks.
• Proven ability to design and implement effective departmental strategies.
• A clear understanding of UKVI regulations relating to international students.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively overseas to represent our client.

Why Our Client

They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. Their particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

How To Apply

Interested in this opportunity, click apply and you will be redirected to our client’s careers website to complete your application.