St. Lawrence University

A career opportunity for an ambitious UK student recruitment specialist in Higher Education to join our Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions & Communications team. About this role We are seeking a dynamic leader to drive our UK student recruitment across undergraduate, postgraduate, apprenticeships and skills provision. The Associate Director - UK Recruitment role will lead delivery of ambitious targets for student numbers, income, diversity and conversion - building a strong, sustainable pipeline across school leavers, graduates, apprentices and lifelong learners. The role will shape and deliver a joined-up approach to recruitment, aligned to evolving learner behaviours, employer needs and the opportunities presented by the Lifelong Learning Entitlement. This is a key role in advancing our ambitions for widening participation, regional impact and skills development - positioning the University as a provider of choice for students and employers alike. Principle accountabilities: Strategy and Growth Undergraduate and Postgraduate Recruitment Apprenticeships, Skills and Employer Engagement Marketing, Outreach and Recruitment Campaigns Regional and Stakeholder Engagement Leadership and Team Management Performance, Insight and Planning About you You are an experienced higher education recruitment leader with a strong track record of delivering growth across undergraduate, postgraduate and/or apprenticeship markets. You understand the UK recruitment landscape - from UCAS and schools engagement to postgraduate conversion, employer partnerships and emerging flexible learning models - and use insight, data and CRM to drive performance. You are a strategic thinker and collaborative leader, confident at building relationships across schools, colleges and employers, while leading teams to deliver against ambitious targets. Analytical, influential and outcomes-focused, you bring the energy and credibility to turn strategy into results, with the ability to manage a high-performing, student-focused recruitment operation. About us You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community. We are a university where people matter. We value collegiality, inclusivity and shared endeavour, and are fully committed to our students, our staff and our wider communities. In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include: A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE). A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme. On-site gym at our Chichester campus. Hybrid working options 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff. Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year. Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes. Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester city centre. Enquiries are welcomed by Olivia McLaughlin; Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary via Executive Officer; Melissa Francis, m.francis@chi.ac.uk Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 Interview Date: 8th, 9th or 10th June 2026 To view the full job description and to complete our online application form, please visit our website via the apply link. Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you have considered and can demonstrate your right to work in the UK. All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer. If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; staffrecruitment@chi.ac.uk We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

A career opportunity for an ambitious international student recruitment specialist in Higher Education to join our Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions & Communications team. About this role We are seeking an exceptional leader for this Associate Director - International & Admissions role. This role is pivotal in delivering sustainable international growth and an outstanding, insight-led applicant experience aligned to our 2032 Strategy. The role will define and lead market-led recruitment strategies across key global regions, driving performance against ambitious targets for student numbers, income, diversity and return on investment. The role will oversee a modern, applicant-centred admissions service, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant and scalable, while enhancing the journey from enquiry through to enrolment. Working collaboratively across Marketing, Digital, Faculties, International Partnerships and UKVI compliance functions, the role will lead a coordinated, data-informed approach to international recruitment. Harnessing CRM, behavioural insight and digital optimisation, the role will drive segmented, personalised engagement to improve conversion and deliver a consistently high-quality experience for prospective students worldwide. Principle accountabilities: Strategic Leadership International Student Recruitment & Market Development Marketing, Communications and Reputation Admissions Leadership & Operations Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration People Leadership & Directorate Contribution Performance, Insight & Reporting About you You will bring substantial senior leadership experience in international student recruitment, with a strong track record of delivering growth, improving conversion and expanding into new markets. A strategic thinker, you can align recruitment, marketing and admissions to deliver measurable impact. You will have sound knowledge of global recruitment trends, international marketing and UKVI compliance, alongside experience across the full applicant lifecycle, ensuring efficient and compliant processes. Data-driven and digitally confident, you are skilled in using CRM systems, analytics and insight to optimise performance and enhance the applicant journey. Excellent communication and people leadership skills, able to inspire high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement. A collaborative and influential leader, capable of building strong relationships internally and externally, including with agents and partners. About us You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community. We are a university where people matter. We value collegiality, inclusivity and shared endeavour, and are fully committed to our students, our staff and our wider communities. In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include: A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE). A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme. On-site gym at our Chichester campus. Hybrid working options. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff. Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year. Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes. Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester city centre. Enquiries are welcomed by Olivia McLaughlin; Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary via Executive Officer; Melissa Francis, m.francis@chi.ac.uk Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 Interview Date: 8th, 9th or 10th June 2026 To view the full job description and to complete our online application form, please visit our website via the apply link. Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you have considered and can demonstrate your right to work in the UK. All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer. If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; staffrecruitment@chi.ac.uk We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

A career opportunity for an ambitious senior student recruitment & admissions specialist in Higher Education to join our Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions & Communications team. About this role We are seeking a Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Strategic Growth. This is a role for an exceptional leader to drive our university’s student growth ambitions across home, international and emerging markets. This role will lead the end-to-end recruitment journey ensuring a seamless, insight-led experience that delivers both growth and quality from first enquiry through to enrolment. It will shape strategy, sharpen performance and lead high-impact activity that strengthens conversion, broadens access and increases income. A central part of the role will be leading Chi World - our global hub for international activity - turning ambition into sustainable growth through partnerships, market development and transnational opportunities. Working in close partnership with senior colleagues the role will align recruitment, admissions and market development with our wider institutional priorities - helping to build a resilient, future-focused university. Principle accountabilities: Strategic Leadership and Institutional Contribution Recruitment Growth and Market Development Applicant Experience and Conversion Strategic Channels, Business Development and Partnerships Leadership and Team Development Performance, Insight and Reporting About you You are a commercially astute and strategically minded leader with a strong track record of delivering growth in complex, regulated environments - ideally within higher education or a similar sector. You bring deep expertise across recruitment, admissions and the full applicant journey, with the insight to navigate global markets, policy shifts and changing learner behaviours. You are confident operating at executive level, combining strong analytical judgement with the ability to translate strategy into high-performing, multi-channel delivery. You are an experienced leader of teams and partnerships, collaborative but decisive - able to challenge, influence and act at pace. You are driven by performance, committed to continuous improvement, and motivated by delivering an outstanding, inclusive student experience. About us You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community. We are a university where people matter. We value collegiality, inclusivity and shared endeavour, and are fully committed to our students, our staff and our wider communities. In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include: A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE). A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme. On-site gym at our Chichester campus. Hybrid working options. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff. Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year. Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes. Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester city centre. Enquiries are welcomed by Olivia McLaughlin; Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary via Executive Officer; Melissa Francis, m.francis@chi.ac.uk Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 Interview Date: 8th, 9th or 10th June 2026 To view the full job description and to complete our online application form, please visit our website via the apply link. Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you have considered and can demonstrate your right to work in the UK. All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer. If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; staffrecruitment@chi.ac.uk We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.