Job Introduction
Job Title International Recruitment Officer
Location Hybrid (1 day a week in either Manchester, Birmingham or London)
Contract type Full time and permanent
Package Description
Here at BPP we are proud to be a leading education provider known for delivering industry relevant courses across law, business, finance, healthcare, and technology. As an International Recruitment Officer at BPP, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the university's mission to provide education that is relevant, accessible, and globally impactful.
An opportunity has arisen for an International Recruitment Officer to join the team and support on providing a range of recruitment and administrative functions to support the International Office.
If you are passionate about education, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are motivated to make a global impact, this position offers the perfect opportunity to grow your career while contributing to BPP's ambitious international recruitment.
Find out more about the opportunity below.
What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity
Why work for BPP?
It is a great time to join BPP as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP such as:
* Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP's courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
* With hybrid working available, you'll split your time between either London, Birmingham or Manchester (once a week) and wherever you choose to call home (four days a week)
We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there's a rewards package that includes retail discounts, Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support International Office and other staff in the recruitment of international students.
2. Assist in achieving targets for international student recruitment.
3. Organise arrangements for receiving and tracking enquiries, applications and enrolments. To
process and respond to e-mail enquiries from inboxes within 24 hours providing a professional
service.
1. To answer telephone enquiries and ensure all calls are logged
2. To answer live chat enquiries
3. To undertake all admissions tasks required for the processing of international student
applications, providing a professional service which is responsive to the needs of potential
international students and agents.
1. To record and process student applications efficiently, making offers in line with agreed
criteria and managing referrals to Schools and Services where the decision cannot be made
by the International Office.
1. Process students' bookings and applications on salesforce, UCAS and LawCABs accordingly.
2. Face to face dealing with students when required.
3. Organise procedures for issuing and recording visa documentation
4. Organise inputting of data and maintenance of records.
5. Organise reporting of data to international team.
6. Liaise with Student Services team and other departments to ensure arrangements for provision of international information within the University.
Skills, experience & qualifications required - Essential
1. A 'can-do' attitude.
2. Strong communication and influencing skills.
3. Good telephone manner.
4. This role will involve dealing with international students. The successful candidate will
have the ability to empathise with people and relevant market places within the
professional services sector.
1. The drive and desire to move the International business forward and play an instrumental
part in its development.
1. Clear logical thinking and good planning skills, coupled with the ability to work well as part
of a team in a very collaborative environment.
1. Ability to work speedily and accurately to ensure that deadlines are met.
8.Organisational skills and ability to use own initiative to manage work load
9.Decision-making skills
10.Proactive in suggesting ways to increase sales
11.Excellent customer services skills
12.Adaptable to change
13.Strong keyboard skills.
Skills, experience & qualifications required - Desirable
Experience of working in a Higher education institution.
Experience of working with immigration rules
As a Disability Confident employer, BPP is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process. Candidates are encouraged to share any adjustment requirements ahead of interview so these can be considered and accommodated.
BPP part of Lyceum Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP safer recruitment practices
BPP part of Lyceum Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.