International Office
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.00 hourly pay + £1.44 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
8
Duration of role:
Short term role
All Locations
6 Great Marlborough Street
Closing Date:
05 Mar 2025

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current international Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
 
This is an opportunity to gain experience of working within a vibrant and friendly International Office team.

About us 

The International Office leads on the development and implementation of the University’s internationalisation agenda, including international student recruitment, collaborative overseas partnerships and student exchange. The International Office has three teams; International Recruitment and Conversion, International Partnerships and International Education Services. The International Recruitment and Conversion team plays a pivotal role in supporting the University’s internationalisation agenda, by directly contributing to the increase in international student numbers on campus.   

About the role 

By joining the International Recruitment and Conversion team within the International Office, you will have the opportunity to support prospective international students and helping them navigate the big decision to study overseas – you will be working on a range of different activities including but not limited to: 

  • Supporting international student email enquiries as well as other key channels as required (Zoom/Teams, WhatsApp, Unibuddy, in-person campus tours etc.)
  • Supporting online and in-person recruitment and conversion activities for international students (i.e. webinars, calling campaigns and virtual drop-ins)
  •  You will also get involved in other activities – grade appropriate, that support international student recruitment as required. 

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about improving international students experience and who will strive to create a positive image of the International Office and the University, by being responsive and prompt in responding to requests and working within the University's overall procedures and policies. 

Dates: End of March 2025–31 August 2025 

Hours of Work: 8h per week between 9:00am and 5:00pm (including minimum 4 hours on Thursday), remaining hours can be flexible across the week.

Location: 6GMS (on campus) 

Details of training: Induction will take place prior to the role starting and ongoing training will be provided. 

Person Specification

This role is only open to current international Manchester Met students who meet the following requirements: 

Essential criteria:

  • Available to work on Thursdays (minimum 4 out of 8 the contracted hours) and flexibility on remaining days/time (Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm).
  • Excellent communication – including written and spoken English, inter-personal and diplomacy skills, ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and cultures
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Passionate about studying at Manchester Met and keen to share this with prospective students
  • Punctual, able to meet deadlines and effectively manage your time
  • Be enthusiastic, friendly and professional 
  • A respectful attitude towards people of all backgrounds, experiences, interests and abilities
  • Flexible and proactive, with the ability to adapt to different roles and environments confidently
  • Competent in using Microsoft Office (essential: Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Power Point).   

Desirable criteria: 

  • Previous experience as a student ambassador or similar 
  • A sound knowledge of the issues and context within which UK higher education operates
  • Understanding of the University’s services, faculties and departments, including awareness of student support services and resources 
  • Experience in a customer facing role 
  • Experience of using email communications for customer care

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page and attaching your covering letter and CV, in either .docx (preferred for accessibility) or .pdf format.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 March 2025.
 
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
  
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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