Regional Manager (Student Recruitment)
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About the Role
A leading research-intensive university is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead student recruitment across the MENA region. The role involves developing recruitment plans, achieving enrolment targets, managing agent relationships, and providing market intelligence.
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Responsibilities
- Lead student recruitment and market development across the MENA region
- Develop and deliver evidence based recruitment plans to achieve regional enrolment targets
- Promote the University's brand through targeted marketing initiatives and strategic engagement
- Work closely with schools, universities, education agents, government bodies, sponsors, and other partners
- Develop and maintain high value relationships to support international student recruitment
- Identify and establish new partnership opportunities and oversee agent performance
- Support recruitment events and visits, and provide market intelligence
- Manage regional budgets, monitor recruitment performance, and provide regular reporting and analysis
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience in international student recruitment
- Proven track record of achieving recruitment targets and delivering effective market strategies
- Experience managing educational agents and developing institutional partnerships
- Strong communication, presentation, relationship management, and business development skills
- Knowledge of international education systems, recruitment trends, visa requirements, and cultural considerations
- Must be based in Dubai and willing to travel extensively across the region and internationally
- English proficiency at IELTS Grade 6.5 or equivalent
- Arabic fluency is highly desirable
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Role Overview
- Charterhouse is working with a leading research intensive university recognised globally for excellence in education, innovation, and research.
- Our client is looking to hire an experienced Regional Manager (Student Recruitment) to support international growth and strengthen engagement across key markets.
- The Regional Manager will lead student recruitment and market development across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), driving enrolment growth in line with the University's internationalisation strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver evidence based recruitment plans, achieving regional enrolment targets.
- Promote the University's brand through targeted marketing initiatives and strategic engagement across the region.
- Work closely with schools, universities, education agents, government bodies, sponsors, scholarship providers, regional teams, and other strategic partners.
- Develop and maintain high value relationships that support international student recruitment.
- Identify and establish new partnership opportunities, oversee agent performance, support recruitment events and visits, and provide market intelligence.
- Manage regional budgets, monitor recruitment performance, and provide regular reporting and analysis to support strategic planning.
- Collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues to align recruitment activities with institutional priorities.
Ideal Candidate
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience in international student recruitment.
- Proven track record of achieving recruitment targets and delivering effective market strategies.
- Experience managing educational agents, developing institutional partnerships, engaging key stakeholders, and using market intelligence.
- Strong communication, presentation, relationship management, and business development skills.
- Knowledge of international education systems, recruitment trends, visa requirements, and cultural considerations.
- Organised, results focused, experienced in managing projects, budgets, and recruitment activities.
- Must be based in Dubai, willing to travel extensively, and able to work flexibly.
- English proficiency at IELTS Grade 6.5 or equivalent essential; Arabic fluency highly desirable.
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