Country Manager - Swansea University

About the role

The Country Manager role is to work as Swansea University representative in Pakistan delivering recruitment, partnerships and profile-raising activities as part of university's international development office team. The country manager will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of a student recruitment strategy identified in Pakistan as a key area for growth. The country manager will work with, and report directly to the University’s Regional Head - Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Pakistan & UKI, and will maintain regular contact with staff from across the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of the student recruitment strategy in Pakistan, including driving conversion and working with education agent and institutional partnerships.
• Scope and develop new education agent partnerships
• Participate in all recruitment activities including, but not limited to, training, events, student conversion, information sessions and managing enquiries/agent requests.
• Support recruitment to our pathways program, delivered by The College, Swansea University (TCSU).
• Oversee events and University-in-country visits, working closely with the Swansea-based team.
• Working with colleagues at the University to formulate a plan for working with alumni.
• Lead the training of education agents and other partners in the market to ensure consistent and accurate representation of the University.
• Support the Regional Head in developing a budget for the market.
• Keep abreast of market developments and customer context and provide regular market intelligence updates to the University including, for example, recommendations about product portfolio, pipelines and entry criteria.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other key stakeholders in the region including but not limited to government sponsors, private sector sponsors, high schools and agents.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Strong strategic skills with an ability to grasp the big picture and develop strategic plans accordingly
• Confidence in working with, chairing meetings with, and presenting to, senior leaders and stakeholders
• Maintain deep knowledge of the UK education environment and UK admissions processes, including UCAS, and visa requirements set out by UKVI.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proven track record of strong sales performance
• Experience in recruitment, adult education, and familiarity with Pakistan market
• High-level numeric literacy and critical thinking
• High level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills required in Business level English both written and speaking.
• Ability to meet targets within defined timelines among changing priorities.
• Success in a sales role within the Higher Education sector
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems

What we can offer you:

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and communities in which we live and serve.

About Us

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. We create life-changing opportunities to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 56,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

Diversity and Inclusion

Navitas promotes and embraces an inclusive and diversified workforce. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity in the workplace will deliver a rich and collaborative environment for our employees, students, and clients.

We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders and diverse community groups.

How to apply

Please apply online to lodge your application successfully.

Applications will close on 11 November 2024. However, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants prior to close date. Applications received after the close date may be considered pending the recruitment process.

Extra information

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Successful candidates will require full working rights in Lahore, Pakistan.

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