Senior International Officer

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW The University of Essex is seeking a Senior International Officer to join its Marketing and Student Recruitment team in Colchester, England. This role focuses on international student recruitment in Latin America and supports the university’s wider recruitment and marketing strategy. The position requires a professional with strong interpersonal skills who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a strategic focus on recruitment and conversion. The successful candidate will contribute to developing the university profile internationally while using market intelligence and sector knowledge to identify opportunities for growth. The role also involves extensive engagement with students, parents, partners, and external stakeholders through both domestic and overseas activities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead international student recruitment activities in Latin America
• Support successful recruitment and conversion of international applicants
• Create, implement, and evaluate student recruitment and marketing strategy
• Use market intelligence to identify recruitment opportunities
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the sector
• Attend recruitment activities in domestic and international locations
• Meet with students and parents during recruitment events and visits
• Develop positive working relationships with external stakeholders and partners
• Contribute to developing the university profile around the world

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic approach to recruitment and marketing activities
• Good up-to-date knowledge of the sector
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and partners
• Willingness to undertake significant overseas and domestic travel
• Committed and responsible professional approach WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International recruitment plays an important role in supporting university growth, student diversity, and global engagement. This position contributes directly to developing international partnerships and strengthening the university profile in competitive global markets. By supporting recruitment and conversion activities, the role helps connect prospective student communities with international higher education opportunities while advancing the university’s strategic objectives.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience in international recruitment, marketing, or student engagement activities
• Demonstrate examples of developing relationships with external partners or stakeholders
• Show knowledge of international higher education trends and market intelligence
• Provide evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Mention experience managing travel, events, or recruitment activities across multiple regions
• Tailor your application to show understanding of responsible recruitment and international student conversion strategies