Executive Director of Student Recruitment, Admissions and Compliance

Coventry University Group is one of the UK’s most dynamic and globally ambitious education providers, with a clear focus on growth, innovation and real-world impact.

We are seeking an outstanding senior leader to take on the role of Executive Director of Student Recruitment, Admissions and Compliance, a pivotal Group appointment at the heart of our global growth strategy.

This is a high-profile position with responsibility for the full student recruitment lifecycle across the Group’s global operations. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global) and sitting on the Group Leadership Team, you will lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive, data-driven recruitment and conversion strategy across UK and international markets.

You will oversee global admissions operations at scale, ensuring efficiency, quality and performance, while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance. The role also carries responsibility for market development, partnership strategy and the optimisation of international sales channels.

We are looking for a commercially astute and globally experienced leader with a strong track record of delivering growth in complex, regulated environments. You will bring deep expertise in international sales alongside experience of leading large, geographically dispersed teams and managing significant budgets and performance targets.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a critical function within a fast-moving, internationally focused organisation. You will play a central role in driving sustainable growth while ensuring the Group continues to operate with integrity, quality and compliance at its core.

For full details please visit www.andersonquigley.com/coventry-srac

Closing date: noon, Monday 11 May 2026

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