Regional Director for International Student Recruitment.

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Regional Director for International Student Recruitment based in India.

Take on a strategic leadership role shaping international student recruitment and driving sustainable growth across diverse global education markets. You will develop and execute regional recruitment strategies, identify new market opportunities, and expand partnerships with education agencies, schools, universities, and government organizations. Leading a high-performing regional team, you will translate business objectives into actionable plans that deliver measurable recruitment and revenue results. You will build strong B2B and B2C relationships, strengthen existing recruitment channels, and establish new pathways for international student enrollment. Through data-driven decision-making and market analysis, you will optimize recruitment performance, manage risks, and maximize return on investment. This opportunity combines strategic planning, commercial leadership, and team development in a fast-paced, international education environment. The position is fully remote within India, operates under a consultancy agreement, and requires extensive business travel.

Accountabilities

• International Recruitment Strategy: Develop and implement regional student recruitment strategies, translating business objectives into operational plans with clear targets, key performance indicators (KPIs), timelines, and measurable outcomes.

• Business Development and Market Expansion: Identify emerging markets, assess commercial opportunities, establish new recruitment channels, and develop market-entry plans to support sustainable international growth.

• Agency and Partnership Management: Build, manage, and expand a network of international recruitment agents, educational institutions, schools, government stakeholders, and other strategic partners to strengthen student recruitment pipelines.

• Regional Team Leadership: Recruit, lead, motivate, and develop high-performing international recruitment and business development teams. Set clear objectives, monitor performance, support professional development, and implement succession planning to retain talent.

• Recruitment Campaigns and Events: Coordinate regional recruitment initiatives, including education fairs, industry events, and partner activities, ensuring that campaigns align with recruitment targets and broader business priorities.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Analyze recruitment data, track KPIs, evaluate progress against enrollment and revenue targets, and provide accurate, timely reports to support informed decision-making.

• Commercial Performance and Budget Management: Evaluate recruitment activities based on cost-effectiveness and return on investment, manage operational and project budgets, and adjust strategies to improve commercial outcomes.

• Risk Management and Market Intelligence: Identify risks to recruitment targets, develop mitigation plans, and monitor regulatory, legislative, and operational developments that may affect international education markets.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with regional stakeholders and internal teams to strengthen institutional integration, improve recruitment processes, and identify opportunities for new partnerships and policy development.

• Industry Expertise and Advisory Support: Maintain a strong understanding of global private and public education markets, sharing insights and providing guidance to business development colleagues on market planning and recruitment activities.

• Continuous Improvement: Address emerging business challenges and opportunities, improve recruitment processes, and adapt regional strategies to changing market conditions and organizational priorities.

• Governance and Compliance: Uphold organizational standards, codes of conduct, equality and diversity principles, health and safety requirements, and safeguarding policies.

Requirements

• Relevant Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience in international student recruitment, education sales, business development, or a related commercial leadership function.

• Education Sector Knowledge: A strong understanding of private and public education markets, international student recruitment trends, and the factors influencing student mobility and enrollment decisions.

• Recruitment Industry Background: Experience working directly with universities, language schools, schools, colleges, or educational networks, with a strong focus on student recruitment.

• B2B and B2C Sales Expertise: Proven experience developing recruitment pipelines, managing education agents, building institutional partnerships, and delivering successful student recruitment outcomes.

• Strategic Planning and Market Entry: Ability to develop business plans, identify new market opportunities, establish effective recruitment channels, and translate strategy into actionable commercial initiatives.

• Revenue and Target Achievement: A demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding revenue, enrollment, or business development targets while maintaining a consultative, mutually beneficial approach to sales.

• Leadership and Team Management: Experience leading and developing teams across regional markets, setting performance expectations, managing competing priorities, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• CRM and Data Management: Experience implementing, managing, or leading the use of Salesforce or similar customer relationship management systems, alongside the ability to interpret performance data and generate actionable insights.

• Relationship Management: Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and diplomatically with individuals at different organizational levels.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to research markets, assess commercial opportunities, evaluate investment returns, anticipate risks, and make evidence-based decisions.

• Communication and Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional email correspondence, telephone communication, presentations, and business discussions.

• Organization and Autonomy: Strong time management, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

• Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to undertake extensive business travel as required.

• Professional Conduct: Commitment to ethical business practices, inclusive working principles, organizational policies, and the protection and well-being of students and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Remote Work: Fully remote working arrangement, with the role based in India.

• Leadership Opportunity: The chance to shape regional international student recruitment strategy and influence business growth across multiple markets.

• International Exposure: Opportunities to develop relationships with education institutions, recruitment agencies, and stakeholders across different countries and regions.

• Professional Development: Exposure to international education markets, strategic partnerships, commercial planning, and recruitment innovation.

• Team Leadership: Opportunity to build, mentor, and develop regional teams while strengthening leadership and business development expertise.

• Performance-Driven Environment: A role focused on measurable outcomes, market expansion, partnership development, and sustainable recruitment growth.

• Flexible Engagement Structure: Consultancy agreement with a full-time commitment.

• Compensation: Salary and consultancy fees have not been specified in the provided job description and should be confirmed during the recruitment process.

• Additional Benefits: Healthcare coverage, paid leave, bonuses, and other financial or employment benefits have not been specified. Candidates should confirm the applicable terms directly with the hiring company.