Specification

THE PERSON – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Criteria	Essential
Qualifications	• At least an undergraduate degree in any discipline
Knowledge and Expertise	• A student recruitment expert, with current demonstrable experience of leadership in a complex organisation. • Experience of working within, and substantial knowledge of, the higher education sector • Appreciation of Higher Education Institutions, the breadth and capability of members of their communities, and the challenges and opportunities facing individuals and organisations. • Expert knowledge of UK student recruitment and widening access trends and practice • In-depth knowledge of international education markets, regulatory environments, and compliance requirements, including UKVI regulations. • Experience of implementing (and ideally, developing) an effective organisational brand narrative • Significant experience of resource management including budget preparation, monitoring and control. • Extensive experience of working at a senior management level in a complex and large-scale organisation. • Credible evidence of having developed and established productive networks in and across higher education, combined with knowledge of trends outside higher education, especially in schools, further education and the private sector. • Evidence the use of market insights to inform and influence strategic decisions • Experience of leading continuous innovation
Leadership and Management	• A breadth of leadership and management experience, including operational and cultural change. • Proven track record of leadership in international and UK student recruitment and admissions within the higher education sector. • Demonstrable experience in managing external partnerships, including pathway providers and international institutions. • Capability to manage relationships at a senior level with the ability to influence and persuade senior professional services and academic colleagues in order to garner trust, confidence and respect. • Significant experience of people management, including a strong understanding of core HR processes and principles. • Experience of reporting to a member of the Senior Leadership Team e.g. COO/PVC in a complex organisational structur
Business Requirements	• A willingness and ability to travel within the UK • A willingness and desire to be present on campus for the majority of the working week and maximise face to-face time. • A willingness and ability to be present and oversee all major events, including Open Days and Offer Holder Days, some of which occur on weekends/out of standard working hours.
Values	• Demonstrate commitment to the University’s Vision, Mission, and Values and to work within university policies and procedures.