Regional Development Manager

University of Bradford - Professional Services Outreach, Recruitment and Marketing

Location: Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Salary: AED243,289 or £54,548.80 (converted salary*) per annum. Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm with requirement to undertake some evening and weekend work.

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 10th September 2025

Closes: 24th September 2025

Job Ref: HR0187504-1

1 fixed term for 2 years

Interview date: To be confirmed

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

What you will be doing:

• Achieve student recruitment targets in designated international markets through effective planning and execution aligned with the University’s strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with agents, institutions, embassies, and ministries to maximise enrolments and protect the University’s reputation.
• Research new and emerging markets, monitor competitors, and provide strategic recommendations on opportunities and partnerships.
• Represent the University at recruitment events, lead delegations, and deliver tailored communications and training to agents.
• Support conversion activities, manage BASALT exams, and ensure compliance with UKVI visa regulations to minimise refusals.
• Evaluate recruitment outcomes, monitor agent performance, and produce reports and forecasts to inform future strategy.

Qualifications/ experience:

• Degree and/or relevant work experience in HE
• Experience in international student recruitment, preferably in Pakistan & Turkey
• Ability to write informative reports within time limits
• Experience of dealing with people across a range of organisations and at different levels
• Awareness of current issues affecting international students
• Excellent public relations manner and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of student VISA requirements
• Experience of using CRM systems/ databases to input and manage data
• Experience of preparing and delivering presentations to audiences of various sizes

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford

Within the Directorate there is low representation of people identifying as male and therefore we welcome applications from individuals who represent these categories. At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus any public holidays as announced for the private sector by the Government
• Health Insurance
• One annual flight home per year
• Hybrid Working

Additional information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email Melissa Seraphin-Thomas, Head of Dubai Operations, on m.seraphin-thomas@bradford.ac.uk, we would love to hear from you.

Further details: Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave. In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.