About the role

  • International Recruitment Officer supporting the University of Edinburgh’s international student recruitment strategy. Focusing on key markets in South East Asia from a Malaysia-based position.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting international student recruitment activity across priority South East Asia markets, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, and the Philippines
  • Contributing to the delivery of the University’s international recruitment strategy and broader international objectives
  • Working as part of the International and Postgraduate Recruitment Team (IPRT) within the Student Recruitment and Admissions (SRA) department
  • Reporting to the International Recruitment Manager based in Edinburgh
  • Supporting the planning, development, and delivery of student recruitment, marketing, and conversion activities across the region
  • Assisting with the identification of market opportunities and supporting initiatives designed to grow the University’s presence and student enrolments in assigned markets
  • Promoting the University of Edinburgh’s brand and raising its profile in international markets
  • Representing the University at education fairs, online webinars, and other recruitment events
  • Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including schools and colleges
  • Organising and supporting recruitment events and delivering smaller-scale projects
  • Providing consistently high-quality customer service to prospective students and other University stakeholders
  • Contributing specialist advice, information, and practical support to IPRT senior management, academic schools, and relevant professional services in relation to international recruitment and market development activities
  • Supporting the wider South East Asia team with day-to-day recruitment activities and initiatives

Requirements

  • Two or more years of experience or equivalent in a role related to education or international education, with an emphasis on recruitment.
  • Able to write fluent emails and reports in English.
  • Able to engage in subtle and significant conversations with senior stakeholders at the University.
  • Fluent spoken English, with strong verbal communication skills and the ability and confidence to present to large audiences of differing stakeholders from prospective students and their parents to funding bodies.
  • Knowledge of and extensive experience in the Southeast Asian region.
  • Knowledge and life experience with the UK education system and institutions.
  • Experience delivering on recruitment plans
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity and the ability to communicate appropriately with a wide variety of people, ranging from prospective students and their advisers to senior university representatives and government officials.
  • Able to provide a high-level of customer service in a busy environment with a friendly and approachable manner.
  • Ability to work independently, and to prioritise and meet tight deadlines; self-motivated, self-disciplined and reliable.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Recruitment Officer

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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