Regional Development Manager
Professional Services
Outreach, Recruitment and Marketing
Salary: £-1 Fixed Term for 2 years 243,289 AED per annum. Monday to Friday 9 am - 6pm with requirement to undertake some evening and weekend work. Post Type: Full Time Contract Type: Fixed Term Closing Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: HR0187504-1
University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Safeguarding
The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.
What you will be doing:
Achieve student recruitment targets in designated international markets through effective planning and execution aligned with the University’s strategy.
Build and manage relationships with agents, institutions, embassies, and ministries to maximise enrolments and protect the University’s reputation.
Research new and emerging markets, monitor competitors, and provide strategic recommendations on opportunities and partnerships.
Represent the University at recruitment events, lead delegations, and deliver tailored communications and training to agents.
Support conversion activities, manage BASALT exams, and ensure compliance with UKVI visa regulations to minimise refusals.
Evaluate recruitment outcomes, monitor agent performance, and produce reports and forecasts to inform future strategy
Qualifications/ experience:
1. Degree and/or relevant work experience in HE
2. Experience in international student recruitment, preferably in Pakistan & Turkey
3. Ability to write informative reports within time limits
4. Experience of dealing with people across a range of organisations and at different levels
5. Awareness of current issues affecting international students
6. Excellent public relations manner and presentation skills
7. Working knowledge of student VISA requirements
8. Experience of using CRM systems/ databases to input and manage data
9. Experience of preparing and delivering presentations to audiences of various sizes
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
Within the Directorate there is low representation of people identifying as male and therefore we welcome applications from individuals who represent these categories.
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
In Return we Offer:
10. 25 days holiday plus any public holidays as announced for the private sector by the Government
11. Health Insurance
12. One annual flight home per year
13. Hybrid Working
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