Deputy Director – International Recruitment

You will take a leading role in their global growth strategy, building influential international networks, and helping to shape the future direction of international recruitment across the University of York. You will translate strategy into high-impact global recruitment outcomes.  Working directly with the Director of IRPM, you will hold strategic and operational oversight for international student recruitment, global operations, and conversion strategies. Key Responsibilities: lead, coach, and empower a high-performing team, including Deputy Heads of International Recruitment and offshore teams across six strategic global hubs;manage global operational budgets and deliver evidence-based, data-informed advice to senior leadership, academic departments, and professional services; oversee Network & Partnership Expansion acting as a key global ambassador for York, building and deepening high-value relationships with recruitment partners, pathway providers, sponsor bodies, government agencies, and international schools; drive a joined-up strategy across the university; collaborating with Global Partnerships, Global Opportunities, Marketing, Admissions, Visa Compliance, Alumni, and Careers to deliver a seamless candidate journey.