About CATS Global Schools CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts school, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada and China. Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of ourpioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students. OVERVIEW OF THE JOB We are seeking an enthusiastic Person to work with our agents and partners in Japan. The successful candidate will be residing in Japan and will grow student recruitment to Academic division, maintaining and building our agent network and promoting the brand to achieve agreed targets for students from this region. Work closely with Senior regional manager in Korea and Assistant Regional manager in Korea to boost student numbers. REPORTS TO You will be directly responsible to the Regional Director, CNEA. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB Key Responsibilities: Overlook the Academic program recruitment in Japan Drive the recruitment of international students from East Asia to our high schools and arts school in the UK and US. This will be achieved through the development of educational agency and institutional relationships, representation at educational exhibitions and other events. Provide support and training to agents and ensure that agents and other intermediaries are trained to deliver a comprehensive level of service to their clients. Obtain good marketing knowledge and suggest any promotion/incentive to Regional director, if it is necessary. Develop new partners including Agencies, Feeder schools etc. Maintain positive and constructive relations with schools. Maintain a good working knowledge of the Central Admissions software and databases. Maintain a good working knowledge of the Stafford House portfolio of centers, courses, special offers, and the entry requirements in order to provide suitable advice to applicants, and to accurately assess applicants. Maintain a reasonable knowledge of compliance issues, including UKVI/SEVP requirements, visa regulations and other compliance requirements. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: University degree Strong Sales skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload, to handle multi-tasks at the same time, to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines. Willingness/Ability to work under pressure. Ability to solve problems/emergency issues. A high level of professionalism and excellent customer service skills. Patience, mild temper & good communication skills. Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Mandarin. Excellent attention to details, cultural awareness and sensitivity. Competent user of Microsoft office package. A team player willing to provide support to Operations Manager & other team members. Desirable: 5 years of experiences in International Education sector, desirably in Academic/highschool side. Good sales & market development skills Knowledge of the British and US education systems and visa regimes OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all. SAFEGUARDING CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.