Coventry is a dynamic, global and transformational University Group committed to creating better futures, and being world leading in all that it does.
Following a period of exceptional growth and development, particularly in respect of its international agenda, it has solidified its position as the leading modern University in the UK, and that has been recognised by its rise to 15th place inThe Guardian’s league table as well as in numerous other awards including University of the Year in 2015 and Modern University of the Year in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
The scale and scope of its international activities have grown substantially since 2008 and were recognised in 2015 by a Queen’s Award for Enterprise - the most prestigious accolade for businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. Its students are drawn from almost 150 different countries and in addition to being a leading recruiter of international students, it is a major provider of TNE overseas, and the university has a sector leading international enhancement agenda with a commitment that all students will be internationally engaged (50 per cent through mobility) and that all overseas students will be offered work experience. In recognition this it was presented with the premier award of EAIE for ‘Innovation in Internationalisation’ in 2015.
The University is now embarking on a new phase of development. Coventry’s Group Corporate Plan 2021 charts a journey of continued growth and builds on its achievements to further enhance its position as a leader in the sector with “International” as a both a key strategic pillar and an underpinning theme running across Teaching, Research and Enterprise.
Following the promotion of the Director of the International Office to Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor International, Coventry is now looking to appoint a new Director of its International Office to secure the position of the Group in international recruitment and assist in the delivery of ambitious 2021 International Strategy. The International Office is responsible for all non-UK recruitment to the Group, which comprises Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus, Coventry University College, and Coventry University Scarborough Campus. Working alongside the other International Units - the Academic Partnerships Unit, Centre for Global Engagement and International JV Unit – as well as working with Deanery staff, Directors of Service and Directors of subsidiaries, the Director will lead, direct and manage activities of the International Office so that they continue to be sector leading. A business development role, the Director is expected to secure existing pipelines, facilitate growth of new and existing markets and to drive academic returns, financial contribution, and quality of service to staff, stakeholders and students.
It is a major presence in the City of Coventry, which contributes to the city's friendly and vibrant atmosphere and also enables it to foster successful partnerships. Coventry was ranked 45th overall in the QS Best Student Cities 2015 league table, and ranked third for the diversity of its student population.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful international operations, a demonstrable ability to set and work to targets and report these at a board level, knowledge of international markets in higher education, strategic planning abilities, and strong project management skills. They will also need to share Coventry’s ambition for the future and embrace its values and mission ‘to become world-leading in everything we do.’
For further details, including job description, person specification and information on how to apply, please see www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 2391. The deadline for applications is Thursday 17th March. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview at the University in early May.
