Regional Director for International Student Recruitment

Accountabilities: International Recruitment Strategy: Develop and implement regional student recruitment strategies, translating business objectives into operational plans with clear targets, key performance indicators (KPIs), timelines, and measurable outcomes. Business Development and Market Expansion: Identify emerging markets, assess commercial opportunities, establish new recruitment channels, and develop market-entry plans to support sustainable international growth. Agency and Partnership Management: Build, manage, and expand a network of international recruitment agents, educational institutions, schools, government stakeholders, and other strategic partners to strengthen student recruitment pipelines. Regional Team Leadership: Recruit, lead, motivate, and develop high-performing international recruitment and business development teams. Set clear objectives, monitor performance, support professional development, and implement succession planning to retain talent. Recruitment Campaigns and Events: Coordinate regional recruitment initiatives, including education fairs, industry events, and partner activities, ensuring that campaigns align with recruitment targets and broader business priorities. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Analyze recruitment data, track KPIs, evaluate progress against enrollment and revenue targets, and provide accurate, timely reports to support informed decision-making. Commercial Performance and Budget Management: Evaluate recruitment activities based on cost-effectiveness and return on investment, manage operational and project budgets, and adjust strategies to improve commercial outcomes. Risk Management and Market Intelligence: Identify risks to recruitment targets, develop mitigation plans, and monitor regulatory, legislative, and operational developments that may affect international education markets. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with regional stakeholders and internal teams to strengthen institutional integration, improve recruitment processes, and identify opportunities for new partnerships and policy development. Industry Expertise and Advisory Support: Maintain a strong understanding of global private and public education markets, sharing insights and providing guidance to business development colleagues on market planning and recruitment activities. Continuous Improvement: Address emerging business challenges and opportunities, improve recruitment processes, and adapt regional strategies to changing market conditions and organizational priorities. Governance and Compliance: Uphold organizational standards, codes of conduct, equality and diversity principles, health and safety requirements, and safeguarding policies. Requirements Relevant Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience in international student recruitment, education sales, business development, or a related commercial leadership function. Education Sector Knowledge: A strong understanding of private and public education markets, international student recruitment trends, and the factors influencing student mobility and enrollment decisions. Recruitment Industry Background: Experience working directly with universities, language schools, schools, colleges, or educational networks, with a strong focus on student recruitment. B2B and B2C Sales Expertise: Proven experience developing recruitment pipelines, managing education agents, building institutional partnerships, and delivering successful student recruitment outcomes. Strategic Planning and Market Entry: Ability to develop business plans, identify new market opportunities, establish effective recruitment channels, and translate strategy into actionable commercial initiatives. Revenue and Target Achievement: A demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding revenue, enrollment, or business development targets while maintaining a consultative, mutually beneficial approach to sales. Leadership and Team Management: Experience leading and developing teams across regional markets, setting performance expectations, managing competing priorities, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. CRM and Data Management: Experience implementing, managing, or leading the use of Salesforce or similar customer relationship management systems, alongside the ability to interpret performance data and generate actionable insights. Relationship Management: Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and diplomatically with individuals at different organizational levels. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to research markets, assess commercial opportunities, evaluate investment returns, anticipate risks, and make evidence-based decisions. Communication and Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional email correspondence, telephone communication, presentations, and business discussions. Organization and Autonomy: Strong time management, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to undertake extensive business travel as required. Professional Conduct: Commitment to ethical business practices, inclusive working principles, organizational policies, and the protection and well-being of students and stakeholders. Benefits Remote Work: Fully remote working arrangement, with the role based in India. Leadership Opportunity: The chance to shape regional international student recruitment strategy and influence business growth across multiple markets. International Exposure: Opportunities to develop relationships with education institutions, recruitment agencies, and stakeholders across different countries and regions. Professional Development: Exposure to international education markets, strategic partnerships, commercial planning, and recruitment innovation. Team Leadership: Opportunity to build, mentor, and develop regional teams while strengthening leadership and business development expertise. Performance-Driven Environment: A role focused on measurable outcomes, market expansion, partnership development, and sustainable recruitment growth. Flexible Engagement Structure: Consultancy agreement with a full-time commitment. Compensation: Salary and consultancy fees have not been specified in the provided job description and should be confirmed during the recruitment process. Additional Benefits: Healthcare coverage, paid leave, bonuses, and other financial or employment benefits have not been specified. Candidates should confirm the applicable terms directly with the hiring company.