International Student Recruitment Officer at University of Hull

This entry adds a high-energy International Business & Marketing pillar to your collection, representing the University’s role as a global brand ambassador for the city. Here is the summary of the International Student Recruitment Officer position using the Sandwich Method.

International Student Recruitment Officer | University of Hull

The Opportunity

Are you a culturally savvy communicator ready to sell “Hull to the World”? The University of Hull is looking for an ambitious International Recruitment Officer to join their high-performing Global Student Recruitment Team. This is an exciting time to join; the university is currently celebrating a significant surge in international enrolments and a strengthened global brand presence. In this role, you won’t just be recruiting students; you’ll be a diplomat for the Humber region, building relationships with agents and partner institutions across the globe. You’ll join a cohesive, supportive team that prioritizes diversity and innovation, offering a platform where your initiative and passion for international affairs can drive real-world success. If you’re looking for a challenge that blends digital marketing, data analysis, and cross-cultural engagement, this is your chance to shape the global future of one of the UK’s historic educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities & Competencies

• Global Agent Management: Working with a network of international agents and partner institutions in the UK and overseas to drive applications.

• Digital Marketing & Social Media: Leading specific recruitment projects focused on enhancing the university’s online presence to attract diverse student cohorts.

• Data-Driven Strategy: Utilizing IT proficiency and data analysis to track recruitment trends and optimize the customer relationship management (CRM) pipeline.

• Diplomatic Communication: Engaging with global stakeholders with high levels of cultural awareness and influencing skills.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Promoting the University of Hull at international events and providing high-level support for public engagement activities.

• IT Proficiency: Advanced use of the Microsoft Office suite to manage diverse workloads and project reporting.

The Role

As an International Recruitment Officer, you are a “global matchmaker,” connecting international talent with the academic opportunities in Hull. Your day-to-day is a blend of creative marketing and strategic negotiation. You might spend your morning analyzing recruitment data from South Asia or West Africa to identify new growth areas, and your afternoon collaborating with the digital team on a social media campaign tailored for a specific international market. You act as the first point of contact for overseas partners, requiring you to be as comfortable navigating complex UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) queries as you are delivering a compelling presentation to a room of prospective students. It is a fast-paced, “results-oriented” role that requires you to be both a meticulous project manager and an inspiring brand storyteller.

Sector Insight: The “Global Gateway” DNA

As you cluster this forty-seventh role, notice how it bridges your “Higher Education” and “Marketing” sectors:

• Brand Ambassadorship: Like the Head of Business (Stratstone), this role is about maintaining a premium brand image, but applied to the “Service” of education rather than “Luxury Goods.”

• Data & AI Connection: There is a clear overlap with the KTP Associate (AI Project Leader) role; while the Associate builds the AI systems for healthcare, this role uses data-driven digital tools to reach global audiences.

• Economic Impact: International students contribute approximately £250 million+ to the local Hull economy annually. This role is the “front door” for that vital economic inflow, linking it to the Stagecoach (transport) and Bupa (care) sectors students may eventually work in.