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International Recruitment Officer

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1093083


De Montfort University (Leicester)


10/03/2025


3 Months


37 hours per week, Mon & Fri – 09:00 to 17:00 (one hour lunch) and Tues, Wed & Thurs – 08:45 to 17:15 (one hour lunch)


Smart Casual

Pay


£16.26


£2.54

Description

Role

Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.  

There are several benefits to engaging with Unitemps at DMU:  

Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments at the university and to engage with Leicestershire businesses. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career. 

Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job. 

Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement. 

Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth. 

THE ROLE

The International Office at De Montfort University are looking to recruit a International Recruitment Officer to work 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. 

The working hours are as follows: 

Mon and Fri – 09:00 to 17:00 (one hour lunch) Tues, Wed and Thurs – 08:45 to 17:15 (one hour lunch)

The role is hybrid with at least 2 days on campus per week, one of these days will be a Thursday. 

Expected start date: 10th March 2025

Expected end date: 27th June 2025

Closing date: 24th Feb 2025

Shortlisting date: 25th and 26th Feb 2025

Interview date: 3rd and 4th March 2025 

Rate of pay: £16.26

Holiday Pay: £2.54

Duties and responsibilities
•    Effectively promote and sell DMU to international recruitment partners, Students and overseas institutions.

•    Handle high volumes of emails, WhatsApp messages, and calls from agents, students, and other DMU stakeholders, both directed the team email inbox and to you.
•    Maintain and update complex internal recruitment trackers and spreadsheets accurately.
•    Update additional non regional team trackers and input spreadsheets (e.g., credibility invites, priority lists, CAS requests).
•    Liaise with other teams (finance, credibility, etc.) to coordinate information, data and share.
•    Deliver online presentations on DMU offerings to partner organisations and effectively answer follow-up questions to enhance DMU's appeal.
•    Conduct one-on-one meetings with senior management and owners of recruitment partner organisations.
•    Participate in recruitment webinars and online education fairs to effectively promote DMU to international students so they want to join the university 
•    Represent the regional team in internal international office meetings and cover for team management when they are unavailable.
•    Share relevant data and insights from regional trackers with other DMU teams as needed.
•    Draft and send communications via email and WhatsApp to individuals and groups, ensuring accurate data retrieval from trackers for send groups.
•    Have the ability to quickly gain with DMU support an in depth understanding of UKVI compliance and support ensuring the university is protected from supporting non genuine students from applying or enrolling at the institution.
•    While not a formal job requirement, the successful candidate should be willing & able to travel to RoSA countries (particularly Pakistan and Bangladesh) if needed. 

Skills and experience
•  Educated to degree level or equivalent desirable

.•  Strong knowledge of the Rest of South Asia (RoSA) region, specifically Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal
.•  Proven ability to work effectively within a small team to achieve or exceed shared objectives and targets
.•  Project management skills, including creativity, problem-solving, and a flexible approach to challenges
.•  Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and adapt to diverse audiences.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
•  Strong cultural awareness and understanding, with the ability to leverage this knowledge in building relationships with international partners
.•  Commercial acumen, including negotiation skills and the ability to develop strategic account plans with partners
.•  Awareness of DMU’s values and international outlook, with a commitment to aligning work with these principles.

Location
De Montfort University - Hybrid, with at least two days working from Campus per week (one of these days to be Thursday)

Additional information

Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy. Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre.  

Our friendly reception is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and the team are contactable on 01162078351 or Unitemps@dmu.ac.uk if you have any queries relating to Unitemps.  

Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU Unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - HERE 

Careers Support for DMU students ONLY

The Careers Hub based in The Hugh Aston Building on Campus is for DMU students from all faculties to receive tailored Career support from trained Careers coaches; it is a useful space to visit should you have any questions regarding Careers!   

If you are a DMU student and require help creating a CV/Cover Letter, why not make use of the Careers Team Skills Hub, available via MyGateway by clicking HERE 

 

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