Global University Systems (GUS)

About Global University Systems (GUS) Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses. Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement. About the Role The Regional Director, Student Recruitment role represents an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact in a high growth business. The Regional Director will bring strategic vision, focus and innovation to enable future growth in a competitive market. This is a key role working on the creation, implementation and delivery of International Student Recruitment Strategy, with a particular and immediate focus managing and developing regional based team to lead on the establishment and cultivation of B2B agency partnerships, leading schools, governments and other channels for the recruitment of international students. The post holder is responsible for developing and executing activities to achieve international student recruitment targets, developing existing and future international target markets and ensuring a smooth and effective integration with the respective institution. The successful candidate will be based ideally in Azerbaijan or anywhere within the CIS region and must have experience working in and managing small, high performing teams in a fast-moving environment, and will be able to communicate with our stakeholders with tact and diplomacy. Key Responsibilities The Regional Director will: - Work on the strategy and vision regarding international student recruitment into integrated deliverable operational plans; monitoring and evaluating performance against agreed targets and timely reporting of progress of results and outcomes for International Student Recruitment and business development. - Creating and leading recruitment activity to generate business and identify new recruitment markets and channels, ensuring continual development of new business and sustainability of existing channels. - Recruitment, co-ordination and monitoring of a network of agents and other channels to support international recruitment activity. - Build, manage and develop a regional team to help deliverables. - Co-ordinate recruitment activities, including attendance at fairs and events through the development and execution of an integrated plan with associated targets and KPIs. - Critically assess and evaluate recruitment activity in respect of its value for money and investment returns, making changes and improvements as necessary. - Identify emerging risks to recruitment targets and formulate plans to mitigate risks by managing across the breadth of relevant international recruitment activity. - Undertake analysis of data relating to agreed Key Performance Indicators, ensuring that there is appropriate and accurate information available to all those who need it. - Play a role in confronting particular issues as they arise, (whether opportunities or risks) - Lead, motivate, develop and inspire the International Recruitment and Business Development team, structure their activity and performance to deliver results in line with operational and project budgets, providing clear objectives and managing performance against these. - Develop ways of attracting good people to work within the department and to develop and retain talent within it. Ensure that appropriate performance management and succession planning is in place so that the team remains agile and innovative. - Other duties, as required from time to time in line with the seniority and scope of this role. - Work with key stakeholders across the region to improve the evidence base for growth including developing the knowledge base on regulatory, legislative and operational landscapes. This includes identifying opportunities for policy change and new partnerships. - Be a credible voice of authority on global private education, and develop knowledge in these areas, including being a source of advice and support to BDMs on their planning and activities. - Develop, manage and maintain a network of overseas institutions and agencies to establish effective recruitment pipeline development and referral channels. Experience & Skills - Takes a consultative sales approach, always aiming for ‘win-win’ outcomes that best benefit the company, students’ interests and other stakeholders - A general understanding of market trends in education- private and public sectors- and international student recruitment - A positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities - Combination of experience working directly for a university, language school and school/college network with a focus exclusively on student recruitment. - Excellent organizational and time management skills including ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks - Developing and creating business plans to enable market entry - Strong client management skills - Analytical and problem-solving abilities - Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail - Achieving or surmounting revenue targets - Confident in dealing with various levels of seniority - Strong communication skills in all forms, including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentations - Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual - Experience building student recruitment pipeline. - Strong B2B and B2C experience with agents. - Leading teams based across the region - Salesforce implementation and leadership The post holder will be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager. There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies. There will be a need to undertake extensive business travel. Over time the nature of the job may change. Consequently, GUS will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the job holder at the appropriate time. Other Information Global University Systems equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager. There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies.

About Global University Systems (GUS) Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses. Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement. About the Role The Regional Director, Student Recruitment role represents an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact in a high growth business. The Regional Director will bring strategic vision, focus and innovation to enable future growth in a competitive market. This is a key role working on the creation, implementation and delivery of International Student Recruitment Strategy, with a particular and immediate focus managing and developing regional based team to lead on the establishment and cultivation of B2B agency partnerships, leading schools, governments and other channels for the recruitment of international students. The post holder is responsible for developing and executing activities to achieve international student recruitment targets, developing existing and future international target markets and ensuring a smooth and effective integration with the respective institution. The successful candidate will be based ideally in Uzbekistan or anywhere within the CIS region and must have experience working in and managing small, high performing teams in a fast-moving environment, and will be able to communicate with our stakeholders with tact and diplomacy. Key Responsibilities The Regional Director will: • Work on the strategy and vision regarding international student recruitment into integrated deliverable operational plans; monitoring and evaluating performance against agreed targets and timely reporting of progress of results and outcomes for International Student Recruitment and business development. • Creating and leading recruitment activity to generate business and identify new recruitment markets and channels, ensuring continual development of new business and sustainability of existing channels. • Recruitment, co-ordination and monitoring of a network of agents and other channels to support international recruitment activity. • Build, manage and develop a regional team to help deliverables. • Co-ordinate recruitment activities, including attendance at fairs and events through the development and execution of an integrated plan with associated targets and KPIs. • Critically assess and evaluate recruitment activity in respect of its value for money and investment returns, making changes and improvements as necessary. • Identify emerging risks to recruitment targets and formulate plans to mitigate risks by managing across the breadth of relevant international recruitment activity. • Undertake analysis of data relating to agreed Key Performance Indicators, ensuring that there is appropriate and accurate information available to all those who need it. • Play a role in confronting particular issues as they arise, (whether opportunities or risks) • Lead, motivate, develop and inspire the International Recruitment and Business Development team, structure their activity and performance to deliver results in line with operational and project budgets, providing clear objectives and managing performance against these. • Develop ways of attracting good people to work within the department and to develop and retain talent within it. Ensure that appropriate performance management and succession planning is in place so that the team remains agile and innovative. • Other duties, as required from time to time in line with the seniority and scope of this role. • Work with key stakeholders across the region to improve the evidence base for growth including developing the knowledge base on regulatory, legislative and operational landscapes. This includes identifying opportunities for policy change and new partnerships. • Be a credible voice of authority on global private education, and develop knowledge in these areas, including being a source of advice and support to BDMs on their planning and activities. • Develop, manage and maintain a network of overseas institutions and agencies to establish effective recruitment pipeline development and referral channels. Experience & Skills • Takes a consultative sales approach, always aiming for ‘win-win’ outcomes that best benefit the company, students’ interests and other stakeholders • A general understanding of market trends in education- private and public sectors- and international student recruitment • A positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities • Combination of experience working directly for a university, language school and school/college network with a focus exclusively on student recruitment. • Excellent organizational and time management skills including ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks • Developing and creating business plans to enable market entry • Strong client management skills • Analytical and problem-solving abilities • Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail • Achieving or surmounting revenue targets • Confident in dealing with various levels of seniority • Strong communication skills in all forms, including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentations • Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual • Experience building student recruitment pipeline. • Strong B2B and B2C experience with agents. • Leading teams based across the region • Salesforce implementation and leadership The post holder will be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager. There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies. There will be a need to undertake extensive business travel. Over time the nature of the job may change. Consequently, GUS will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the job holder at the appropriate time. Other Information Global University Systems equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager. There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies.

About Global University Systems (GUS) Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses. Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement. Key Responsibilities - To make outgoing calls to the students and agents to obtain the status with regards to visa appointments, missing application documents, tuition fee and visa outcome details. - Coordinating with the Admissions Department for obtaining students’ application status and ensuring all the urgent cases are answered / executed in time. - Managing the Application Support Team mailboxes in a professional manner so that all queries are handled on time every time. - Preparing and circulating the reports to all stakeholders including but not limited to Agents and Business Developers. - The candidate may be required to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager. - There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies. Experience & Skills To be successful in the Business Developer Coordinator role, an individual must be committed to developing, maintaining and demonstrating the following: Education and Experience - A bachelor’s degree in any stream and a relevant work experience of 3-4 years. - Experience with Salesforce – Desired but not mandatory. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Competencies - Fluent in English with a pleasant voice personality. - A positive attitude and customer focused approach. - Ability to act with tact, good judgment, and discretion. - Must be deadline driven and goal oriented. - Proven self-starter and problem solver. - Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task. - Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, ability to effectively communicate and interact with all individuals with integrity, empathy and sincerity. - Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail. - Excellent organizational and time management skills including ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks. - Capable of working independently and thriving with autonomy. - Ability to always maintain professional standards and behavior. Over time the nature of the job may change. Consequently, GUS will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the job holder at the appropriate time. Other Information Global University Systems equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager. There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies.

About Global University Systems (GUS) Global University Systems is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses. Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement. Position The Business Development Manager for International Student Recruitment will oversee all student recruitment activities, business development activities, account management, and marketing events for B2B channels across the country or region you will manage. You will collaborate with Company Directors to develop B2B channels and implement marketing and sales strategies to promote international student recruitment for GUS. You will be representing one of our universities or colleges located in either Europe, North America, or Asia. Requirements Essential Criteria • You will have experience in international student recruitment for higher education. • You have an established and relevant agency network and solid relationships with key stakeholders within these agencies. • A solid understanding of industry trends is essential to inform the group’s strategic planning and forecasting. • You will have developed and trained education agents on how to promote the brand you represent. • You will have experience sourcing agents from fairs, business trips, enquiries, referrals, and general searches in line with business development responsibilities. • You will have experience generating new revenue from existing streams and accounts, as well as identifying new opportunities. • You will have a proven track record of assisting in identifying, supporting, and developing potential business partners and growing existing client relationships. • You will have experience performing client research, including (but not limited to) meeting and engaging with key players in the industry. • You will be a highly motivated individual who strives for success in all areas. • You are confident in delivering workshops and presentations, hosting conferences, and being in front of the camera. Desirable Criteria • Salesforce or database management experience. • We will consider applicants who have represented an institution directly (located anywhere within your region) or who have significant agency experience where they have managed a sub-network of agents. Location The position is home-based with travel. Ideally, you will be located within your country and able to travel with ease, as your main marketing activities will be held in this area (where agents are based). Other Information Please note this position is only available on our consultancy agreement. The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager. There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and comply with the Code of Conduct, as well as equality and diversity, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.

At FutureLearn, we’re passionate about the power of lifelong learning. We help learners from all over the world progress in their careers – and invest in their futures. We truly believe that up-skilling is a worthy investment, and we hope to empower our learners to take control of their careers through personalised learning pathways – giving them progress at their fingertips. Partnering with 260+ world-class educational partners, including prestigious universities, global brands and industry partners, we offer our 20 million-strong learner community the opportunity to discover and access flexible, high-quality online courses and degrees. We’re not here just to teach new skills (although we do that well), we want to help transform lives. FutureLearn is looking to build our teams with people who share our passion for lifelong learning, career empowerment and education for all. If that sounds like you, get in touch. You could help us achieve our biggest goal yet – becoming the world’s best AI-powered, career-based learning platform and OPM. What is the opportunity? The Academic Registry team (Exams and Assessments) plays a vital role in delivering smooth assessment experiences and ensuring compliance with the university's academic regulations. Their responsibilities include overseeing a range of marking processes, such as standard marking, moderation, double-blind marking, and the external examination of student summative submissions. The team also manages and updates module briefs, ensuring approval from external examiners where required. They are responsible for identifying and reporting cases of academic misconduct, crosschecking and verifying data for Module Panels and Examination Boards, and hosting Internal Boards attended by FutureLearn Delivery teams. In addition, they manage assessment workflows in Wiseflow—the university’s assessment platform—by updating student records for extensions and other changes. The team collaborates closely with various departments across the university, particularly with Student Support and Academic teams, and provides training and documentation to support academics in using marking platforms and other assessment tools. What does success look like: - Facilitate and monitor marking, moderation, and external examination processes. - Manage the creation, updates, and approvals of module briefs. - Identify and report on cases of academic misconduct. - Administer data entries and workflows within the Wiseflow system. - Support mark entry and data management in the SITs client system. - Oversee a full portfolio of programs within the Brunel partnership, ensuring all processes comply with timelines and regulations. - As you grow in the role, you will take on additional responsibilities across dynamic programs, particularly as SITs becomes a more integral part of the assessment process. What you bring to the table: - Strong experience in exams and assessments administration, ideally in higher education. - Knowledge of assessment workflows, marking processes, and academic regulations. - Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Experience with assessment systems (e.g., Wiseflow, SITs) and data management tools is not required but would be an advantage. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. - A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and process improvement. What happens next? Ready to go for it? Click 'Apply', include your CV and tell us why you'd like to become a FutureLearner, and how you’ll nail this role. Recruitment Process Please contact jobs@futurelearn.com if you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations to be made to support you through the recruitment process. Diversity Statement We value all the great benefits that diversity brings and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work – At FutureLearn we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We can't wait to meet you! #FutureLearnCareers

About Global University Systems (GUS) Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses. Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement. About the Role The Regional Director, Student Recruitment role represents an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact in a high growth business. The Regional Director will bring strategic vision, focus and innovation to enable future growth in a competitive market. This is a key role working on the creation, implementation and delivery of International Student Recruitment Strategy, with a particular and immediate focus managing and developing regional based team to lead on the establishment and cultivation of B2B agency partnerships, leading schools, governments and other channels for the recruitment of international students. The post holder is responsible for developing and executing activities to achieve international student recruitment targets, developing existing and future international target markets and ensuring a smooth and effective integration with the respective institution. The successful candidate will be based ideally in Kazakhstan or anywhere within the CIS region and must have experience working in and managing small, high performing teams in a fast-moving environment, and will be able to communicate with our stakeholders with tact and diplomacy. Key Responsibilities The Regional Director will: · Work on the strategy and vision regarding international student recruitment into integrated deliverable operational plans; monitoring and evaluating performance against agreed targets and timely reporting of progress of results and outcomes for International Student Recruitment and business development. · Creating and leading recruitment activity to generate business and identify new recruitment markets and channels, ensuring continual development of new business and sustainability of existing channels. · Recruitment, co-ordination and monitoring of a network of agents and other channels to support international recruitment activity. · Build, manage and develop a regional team to help deliverables. · Co-ordinate recruitment activities, including attendance at fairs and events through the development and execution of an integrated plan with associated targets and KPIs. · Critically assess and evaluate recruitment activity in respect of its value for money and investment returns, making changes and improvements as necessary. · Identify emerging risks to recruitment targets and formulate plans to mitigate risks by managing across the breadth of relevant international recruitment activity. · Undertake analysis of data relating to agreed Key Performance Indicators, ensuring that there is appropriate and accurate information available to all those who need it. · Play a role in confronting particular issues as they arise, (whether opportunities or risks) · Lead, motivate, develop and inspire the International Recruitment and Business Development team, structure their activity and performance to deliver results in line with operational and project budgets, providing clear objectives and managing performance against these. · Develop ways of attracting good people to work within the department and to develop and retain talent within it. Ensure that appropriate performance management and succession planning is in place so that the team remains agile and innovative. · Other duties, as required from time to time in line with the seniority and scope of this role. · Work with key stakeholders across the region to improve the evidence base for growth including developing the knowledge base on regulatory, legislative and operational landscapes. This includes identifying opportunities for policy change and new partnerships. · Be a credible voice of authority on global private education, and develop knowledge in these areas, including being a source of advice and support to BDMs on their planning and activities. · Develop, manage and maintain a network of overseas institutions and agencies to establish effective recruitment pipeline development and referral channels. Experience & Skills · Takes a consultative sales approach, always aiming for ‘win-win’ outcomes that best benefit the company, students’ interests and other stakeholders · A general understanding of market trends in education- private and public sectors- and international student recruitment · A positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities · Combination of experience working directly for a university, language school and school/college network with a focus exclusively on student recruitment. · Excellent organizational and time management skills including ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks · Developing and creating business plans to enable market entry · Strong client management skills · Analytical and problem-solving abilities · Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail · Achieving or surmounting revenue targets · Confident in dealing with various levels of seniority · Strong communication skills in all forms, including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentations · Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual · Experience building student recruitment pipeline. · Strong B2B and B2C experience with agents. · Leading teams based across the region · Salesforce implementation and leadership The post holder will be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager. There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies. There will be a need to undertake extensive business travel. Over time the nature of the job may change. Consequently, GUS will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the job holder at the appropriate time. Other Information Global University Systems equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager. There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies.