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 University College, 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 our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Based in Mumbai, India, the Country Director – India will lead student recruitment and market development for the entire CATS Global Schools portfolio across India. The role carries overall responsibility for driving regional growth, managing strategic partnerships, and strengthening the organisation’s presence within the Indian education sector. The primary focus will be on developing and managing education agent networks, while also overseeing direct engagement with students, parents, schools, and institutional partners. The Country Director – India will oversee recruitment activities across key regions of India, including Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Kolkata. The role reports directly to the Regional Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead and deliver the overall student recruitment strategy for India across all CATS Global Schools brands
* Drive achievement of regional sales targets and business growth objectives
* Develop, manage, and expand strategic partnerships with education agents, schools, and institutional stakeholders across India
* Oversee KPIs related to recruitment performance, agent productivity, and market expansion
* Provide market intelligence, competitor analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership teams
* Manage regional operational expenditure (OPEX) within agreed budgets
* Lead agent training initiatives and ensure high standards of partner engagement and support
* Oversee student and parent counselling activities to ensure a high‑quality admissions experience
* Represent CATS Global Schools at education fairs, conferences, agent meetings, and student‑facing events across India
* Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Admissions, and Academic teams to align recruitment and brand strategies
* Identify new market opportunities and support the expansion of the organisation’s presence across India
* Provide leadership, guidance, and performance management for in‑country recruitment and business development activities
* Ensure effective communication and alignment between regional stakeholders, partners, and internal teams
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Based in Mumbai, India
* The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years student recruitment experience with the Education sector, preferably a British education provider
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 an employer of choice for all.
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. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.
#J-18808-Ljbffr