Regional Manager (East Asia) (1044718NP)

The University of Southampton is a research-led institution with a strong commitment to internationalisation as part of its strategic vision for the future. A Regional Manager post is now available within the International Office for 12 months, due to the secondment of the current post-holder to a senior post elsewhere.

You will lead a team of International Officers with a regional focus, currently East Asia, in addition to having a portfolio of markets to manage. You will also be the main point of contact for the Malaysia Campus. Experience of managing staff and budgets, meeting ambitious recruitment targets, in addition to relevant international marketing experience in Higher Education is required. All candidates must have a strong customer focus, excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to analyse markets and develop appropriate marketing and recruitment strategies. Evidence of strong influencing skills in support of achieving strategic objectives working with faculties in a complex organisation is essential. 

Professionalism, flexibility, self-motivation and a determination to succeed as a member of a strong team are essential. You will have a degree or equivalent, and ideally a relevant postgraduate qualification. Cultural awareness and sensitivity, and ability to travel extensively is essential.

Intending candidates may contact Charlene Allen, Director of Student Recruitment and International Relations, by email on Charlene.Allen@soton.ac.uk.

This may be a secondment post for candidates who are applying internally. For external candidates, this post will be a fixed term contract.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1044718NP on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 28 Aug 2018
Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative