International Officer (North America) - London Metropolitan University

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Sannam S4 helps leading educational institutions develop and succeed in high-growth education markets, including North America.

Sannam S4 is seeking an International Officer (North America) to provide recruitment support and partnership development for a leading UK university, London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University is a striving and ambitious institution committed to transforming the lives of its students through excellent education. We are committed to making education available to people from all walks of life, creating and advancing social justice, social mobility and access to opportunity and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

This role, as a member of Sannam S4’s higher education advisory team, will support London Metropolitan University’s International Recruitment Team, focusing on the USA.

The role will be home-based, preferably in a metropolitan area near an airport hub. The role reports into Sannam S4’s Recruitment and Admissions Manager.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sannam S4 does not sponsor employment visas.

Overview of Role

To enhance the capacity of the University, which is seeking to strengthen its presence in the US, this role will lead on the development and implementation of outreach, marketing, and recruitment strategies to increase the number of full-time on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate students from North America. The role will also support partnership development and study abroad recruitment. London Metropolitan University’s student population is uniquely diverse, and the International Officer will value and recruit for diversity.

Key responsibilities and objectives of the job :

Identifies opportunities – and effectively communicates these opportunities in the form of written strategic market plans – to increase market visibility for the University, advising and developing marketing and communication strategies and viable advertising opportunities in the US market and other means of raising awareness about study at the University.

Represents the University at education and recruitment fairs, conferences, and school visits both in person and virtually as is practical.

Engages prospective students, counselors, parents and other stakeholders throughout the student recruitment cycle - converting leads to applicants and enrolled students

Provides market insight on North America trends and makes recommendations to support informed decision making for the development of the marketing strategies of these markets.


Liaises closely with a range of colleagues in the Department of Student Recruitment & Business Development and acts as a key contact for this office’s staff and other University personnel visiting the USA.

Contributes to the development of online and offline marketing tools, including social media, and presence on relevant online media; and will also contribute in the development of printed materials to support the University’s international recruitment activities.

Liaises with colleagues in the UK to develop a system for best utilizing local alumni networks focusing on recruitment activities.

Identifies and initiates links with universities, colleges, government agencies and other organizations in the designated countries.

Is a team player providing mutual support and encouragement to other team members.

Develops effective internal and external working relationships with a range of campus communities, and external partners, representatives, and professional organizations, leveraging these networks to achieve targets set by the University.

Perform other such duties as required.