UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN
PRIFYSGOL MORGANNWG
Centre for international and Commercial Activities
International Recruitment Officer - (Ref: CICA044)
Fixed Term for 1 year
(or upon the return of the substantive post holder)
£31,948 - £37,012 per annum
The International Recruitment Office wishes to appoint an International Recruitment Officer for a fixed period as
maternity cover for the current post holder. The vacancy will be effective from 14th May 2012 and the current post
holder is expected to return to work in January 2013, subject to final confirmation. We are looking for the successful
candidate to have experience of working within higher education and a strong interest in the recruitment and admission
of international students.
After completion of any necessary training and development, the post holder will be expected to travel alone for up to
three weeks at a time during the period of appointment, meeting with applicants and the University’s overseas
representatives. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their ability to work under pressure, often for long
and during unsociable hours.
CLOSING DATE: 30th April 2012
FURTHER PARTICULARS FOR THE POST OF INTERNATIONAL RERUITMENT OFFICER
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK
The University of Glamorgan has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the
UK.
For academic and research vacancies or those that require highly specialised skills and qualifications, we will often be
able to obtain a ‘Certificate of Sponsorship’ for a suitably qualified applicant who is not currently eligible to work in the
UK, if there are no suitable ‘resident’ candidates i.e. European Economic Area.
For vacancies that are not academic, research or highly specialist, however, it is extremely unlikely that a certificate of
sponsorship would be granted. It is an essential requirement that before submitting an application form you confirm
your eligibility by visiting the Home Office website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/. Here you will
find useful information on the Points Based Immigration System, along with a convenient Points Calculator.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible to: Malcolm Taylor, Head of International Recruitment
Main Purpose of Job:
To form part of the International Recruitment Office team whose main objective is to increase the number of full-fee
paying international students studying at the University. The successful applicant will be expected to carry out the full
range of activities involved in international recruitment.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties:
1. To achieve recruitment targets in designated markets.
2. Organisation of, and attendance at, UK and overseas recruitment events (up to 16 weeks a year overseas).
3. To meet and liaise with overseas recruitment agents.
4. To visit overseas and UK institutions and identifying possible collaborative opportunities for the University
5. To maintain and develop links with international recruitment agents.
6. To adhere to sales and recruitment procedures.
7. To ensure processing of overseas applications is in line with agreed procedures and time frames.
8. To produce trip reports within 7 days of returning.
9. To provide advice on overseas qualifications to the University’s academic staff.
10. To assist international students on campus where necessary.
11. To provide reports on enquiries, applications, offers, deposits, acceptances, visas and enrolments.
12. Liaison with external agencies e.g. British Council
13. To assist in the development of international literature/promotional material
14. Maintenance of databases and files.
15. To undertake other duties that from time to time may be prescribed by line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
a) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
b) Good organisational skills and attention to detail
c) Ability to work under pressure as part of a team or
as an individual using own initiative
d) Awareness of issues relating to different
cultures/nationalities etc.
e) Self Motivated
f) Ability to work to deadlines
g) Ability to use Microsoft Office software
h) Ability to represent the University at public events
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
i)
j)
Desirable
s) Expertise in use of ACCESS
t) Expertise in PowerPoint
presentations
Desirable
Knowledge of UK Higher Education system
Knowledge of overseas student recruitment issues
EXPERIENCE
Essential
k) Experience of working in a higher education
environment.
TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
u) Experience within an International
Office or directly related to
international student recruitment.
v) Previous experience of working
overseas, or with different cultures.
Desirable
l)
Educated to HE level in the United Kingdom.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
m) Willingness to work overseas up to 16 weeks a
year and up to 21 days at a time.
n) Willing to travel independently to all parts of the
world including Africa, Middle East and Indian subcontinent.
o) Flexible approach to working hours
p) A ‘can do’ approach to work and a strong sense of
commitment.
q) Willing to work long and unsociable hours where
necessary.
r) Able to work to and meet strict targets.
Desirable
It is essential that when making an application, candidates specifically address the criteria set out in the Person
Specification. This information will be used in deciding those to be shortlisted.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The successful applicant will be appointed to the post of International Recruitment Officer in the service of the
University of Glamorgan.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE
Your continuous service will commence on your first day of employment at the University of Glamorgan. The University
does not recognise continuous service with other employers in any respect except in accordance with the Redundancy
Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government, etc) (Modification) Order as amended.
STAFF APPRAISAL AND DEVELOPMENT
You will be required to participate in the Staff Appraisal and Development Scheme for Support Staff.
This Scheme is the means by which your individual work objectives will be set, annually. It is also the means by which
your learning, training & development needs will be identified to support you, throughout your employment with the
University, in the achievement of your objectives. The University expects a commitment to such personal development
from all its staff, and it is intended that this should be planned, and effectively evaluated to assess its impact upon
performance.
In February 1999, The University of Glamorgan became the first University in Wales to achieve the prestigious
Investor in People Award.
Staff Training & Development is therefore recognised as a fundamental part of the University’s Human Resources
Strategy and is an important key to the achievement of the University’s Vision and Strategic Goals.
GRADE/SALARY
The post is graded Grade F and the salary is currently £31,948 - £37,012 per annum, inclusive. Common practice is to
appoint people to the minimum of the grade.
TENURE
This post is fixed term until for up to 1 year or upon the return of the substantive post holder.
PROBATION
New entrants to the service of the University of Glamorgan are appointed subject to a probationary period of not
normally more than 12 months, during which time we will seek to confirm their suitability for the post.
MEDICAL CLEARANCE
All posts in the University of Glamorgan are offered subject to medical clearance. If appointed, you will be required to
complete a questionnaire (confidential to the University’s Medical Adviser) detailing your medical history and you may
be requested to attend a medical examination.
HOURS OF WORK/WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
The hours of work are not specified but the nature of the post is such that you are expected to work the hours that are
reasonably necessary in order to fulfill your duties and responsibilities.
LEAVE
The annual leave entitlement is 35 days plus nine statutory and other holidays.
PENSION ARRANGEMENT
You will have the option of joining the Local Government Pension Scheme and contributions will be made at rates of
between 5.5% and 7.5% of gross salary dependent into which pay band your salary falls; or you can take out
a personal pension with an approved provider.
TERMINATION
Employment is terminable by either party giving three months' notice in writing.
HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
ALL STAFF
All staff are responsible for the health and safety of both themselves, and others upon whom they may have an effect.
All staff must co-operate with the University in achieving its Health and Safety objectives. More detailed generic
responsibilities are included in Appendix 7.3 of the University health and safety policy.
APPOINTMENTS PROCEDURE
Referees
Internal candidates should supply details of one referee only, being their Head of Department or Line Manager.
External candidates will be asked to supply three referees. References will be taken up after the interview.
Progress of Application
If you are successful in being selected for interview for the above post, you will be notified within 6 weeks of the closing
date. If you have not heard by this date, then you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this
occasion.
In the meantime, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the University of Glamorgan, and
to wish you luck in your application.
CLOSING DATE: 30th April 2012
Ref: CICA044