International Recruitment Officer

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The University of Lancashire is seeking to appoint an International Recruitment Officer to deliver first class support to colleagues in the International Recruitment Team within External Relations. 

The primary focus of the role is to support the strategic business development and operational management of the University of Lancashire’s international recruitment effort with the aim of increasing the university’s profile and the number of enrolled international students across all levels, in an increasingly challenging international environment.

About you:

We are therefore looking for someone who can deliver a professional and efficient service, with a genuine interest in and understanding of international recruitment to the UK. Applicants should have experience in the field of international marketing and/or international student recruitment and will want to further develop their skills.

The successful candidate will have excellent IT skills in standard Microsoft Office packages (specifically Excel), understanding of and sensitivity to the issues currently facing international student recruitment, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. 

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant area or equivalent experiential learning.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.