Country Manager (Pakistan), Keele University Account at In-country In-countryis a British education management company that was launched in 2016 and now has a team of fifty people across Delhi, Mumbai, Lahore and the UK. We manage the South Asian student recruitment operations of multiple blue-chip international universities as well as work on creative and exciting projects for a host of others.
In-country is looking to appoint a Country Manager (Pakistan) to work as part of our dedicated team for our client, Keele University. You’ll also be working as part of In-country’s dynamic Lahore team, with a highly progressive work culture and an outstanding team spirit. More information on the University can be found athttps://www.keele.ac.uk/and more on In-country atin-country.com.
Based from : DHA area in Lahore, Pakistan
Reporting To : Principal Consultant and Director at In-country
Travel Required: Yes
Person specification:
Minimum 3-4 years of experience within the International Education Recruitment space in Pakistan
A graduate from a prestigious university in Pakistan or overseas
Strength in verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience and/or appreciation of living in the UK (or a similar country) and its working culture
Experienced with business travel
Strong and detailed understanding of UK university admissions and visa processes (UKVI)
Experience of strategic development in the HE recruitment context across the UK and Pakistan
Understanding and experience of working with education agents in Pakistan
Analytical skills to handle, assess and explain data, aid decision-making
Possess a commercially focused growth mindset that allows the post holder to engage with change positively
An inclusive outlook that embraces difference and working within a diverse global team enthusiastically
Main duties and accountabilities:
To oversee student recruitment operations in Pakistan for Keele University, supported by the Global Student Recruitment Team at the University
Lead on with the support of the University to the execution and planning of the University’s recruitment, conversion, agent outreach, school outreach and marketing strategy for Pakistan
Contribute to the development and planning of the Pakistan marketing budget
Plan and conduct events targeted to offer holders and enquirers to support the University’s conversion strategy
Undertake market research and provide market intelligence on the Pakistan market to the Global Student Recruitment Team to support the wider marketing and communications strategy of the University.
Developing and maintaining market intelligence and disseminating it throughout the internal network and stakeholders to support objectives.
Building an effective internal network with teams including but not limited to admissions, alumni, compliance and marketing - preparing reports on activity for management
Support departmental visits to Pakistan by Keele University officials by organizing In-country recruitment activities and providing logistical support for travelling staff
Oversee data capture from events and agents, ensuring the GDPR-compliant storage and transfer of data between In-country and Keele University. Ensuring that leads gathered from events are appropriately stored on In-country’s leads monitoring sheet and then followed up intending to convert from enquiry to application/ offers to acceptance
Network and engage in industry events for development and motivation
Regular domestic travel including evenings and weekends to attend stakeholder events
Selection Procedure:
Step 1: CV Shortlisting
Step 2: Telephonic Interview
Step 3: Virtual/ In-person Interview with In-country’s Director and Principal Consultant
Step 4: Virtual interview with Keele University’s International team
Benefits:
Extremely generous paid annual leave
Medical insurance
Emphasis on work-life balance, ownership of tasks, and staff development
Being part of a high-functioning, close-knit team
How to apply:
Complete the application form on the In-country website no later than 11.59 p.m. Pakistan time on the 17th of May. Be sure to attach a bespoke cover letter.#J-18808-Ljbffr