About the Role
The International Recruitment & Partnerships Officer (IRPO) plays a central role in delivering international student recruitment activity for SAE and ICMP. This hands-on, operational role manages international enquiries, applications, conversion activities, and agent relationships to drive growth in international student recruitment.
Responsibilities
- International Recruitment & Enquiry Management
- Agent Engagement / Support & Relationship Management
- Admissions & Compliance Support
- On-Campus Engagement & International Student Support
- Collaboration, Reporting & Cross-Department Working
- General Responsibilities
Requirements
- Experience working in international student recruitment, admissions, or agent management within HE/FE or an international education context.
- Demonstrable experience delivering applicant-facing or customer-facing services.
- Experience working with CRMs, applicant management systems, or similar workflow tools.
- Experience communicating with culturally diverse audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence delivering group presentations and online events.
- Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly across different teams.
- Culturally sensitive approach to student engagement.
- Experience conducting pre-CAS interviews or supporting UKVI-related processes.
- Experience representing an organisation at recruitment events, webinars, or fairs.
- Knowledge of international education systems and common international entry qualifications.
- Understanding of international student motivations and decision-making factors.
- Basic understanding of UKVI Student Route requirements.
- Ability to analyse simple data sets and identify trends.
- Willingness to undertake international travel when required.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events.
- Regular on-campus presence (minimum weekly, more frequently during peak periods).
Skills
- International student recruitment
- Admissions
- Agent management
- Applicant-facing services
- Customer-facing services
- CRM systems
- Applicant management systems
- Communication with culturally diverse audiences
- Interpersonal skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Task management
- Priority management
- Deadline management
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Presentation delivery
- Online event delivery
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Culturally sensitive student engagement
- Pre-CAS interviews
- UKVI-related processes support
- Event representation
- Webinar representation
- Fair representation
- International education systems knowledge
- International entry qualifications knowledge
- International student motivation understanding
- UKVI Student Route understanding
- Data analysis
- Trend identification
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Campus-based
- International travel
Experience Level
- Up to £36,692 per annum based on experience
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £36,692 per annum
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay
- Enhanced Paternity Pay
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (Legal & General)
- Group Income Protection (Legal & General)
- Life Assurance (Legal & General)
- Season Ticket Loans
- Ride to Work Scheme
- Staff Discounts – Short Courses 2025-2026
- 50% off ICMP courses
About the Company
- AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK, united around strong values and a vision for creativity and innovation. With over 40 years of experience, our graduates are successful in creative media sectors. Our portfolio includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK.
- ADE celebrates diversity and values individuality, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from women, individuals from global majority backgrounds, and those with disabilities to improve diversity.
- ADE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
- ADE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
