IQ Schools Group

About Us

IQ Schools Group are expanding and looking for a talented and proactive Country Manager who will play an important role in delivering the groups ambitious student recruitment aims for South-East Asia. The role is focused on developing new student enrolments and promoting Adcote Schools for Girls and Myddelton College in Vietnam.

Located in the heart of Birmingham, United Kingdom we are a highly ambitious company that has two UK independent boarding schools in our portfolio (Adcote School for Girls and Myddelton College) and is rapidly growing and offers huge potential. Our plans over the next five years are for expansion, and we are seeking somebody looking for a long-term position to join the International Recruitment and Admissions Team.

Main Purpose of the Role & Person Specification

We are seeking to appoint a talented Country Manager responsible for the recruitment of students from Vietnam. The post holder will be an ambassador for both schools, delivering excellent customer service to prospective parents, students and educational consultants. You will contribute to the development of sales strategies including setting and reaching of targets and will liaise with the Regional Director and senior school staff to maximise student recruitment, including frequent data/sales analysis and the creation of marketing campaign proposals as required.

The successful candidate will be based and be eligible to live and work in Vietnam and be self-motivated, sales focused, have an established recruitment network as well as being well organised with the ability to multi-task and work effectively in a team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.Manage liaison with parents and pupils, schools and agents; organise recruitment activities and develop marketing materials to promote both schools.

2.Responsible for enquiries from parents and pupils for a range of courses. Respond appropriately to telephone, e-mail and enquiries through social media.

3.Manage the admissions service, providing information and advice relating to courses on offer, arranging interviews and placement tests when required and processing individual enrolments for students.

4.Set up and maintain a computerised database of student records using the CRM system (HubSpot), analyse data and produce sales reports. Liaise with and respond to queries from other departments.

5.Work closely with senior staff including Admissions and Marketing colleagues at schools and members of the International Team to ensure a positive experience for students.

6.To attend recruitment events in Vietnam and advise/counsel student enquirers/applicants. (This will also include evening and weekend work from time-to-time).

7.To achieve or exceed revenue targets.

8.Manage the development of processes and systems to improve competitiveness in the UK Boarding School Sector.

Qualifications/Experience

Qualifications/Experience

1.Educated to Degree Level or above (or have relevant industry work experience).

2.Experience and proven success in international student recruitment within the region.

3.Having a study abroad agents’ network connections in the region.

Desired Knowledge

1.An understanding of school admissions processes.

2.An understanding of the UK Independent School Sector.

3.UK student visa requirements and compliance.

Skills and Competencies

1.Ability to interpret data and respond with changes to market plans.

2.Excellent IT and word-processing skills.

3.Strong and effective communication skills.

4.Target focused.

5.A sensitivity to the needs and concerns of pupils and their parents.

6.Cross-cultural awareness.

7.Willingness to travel and represent the schools at events.

8.Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

9.Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

How to apply

Applications should be made by sending a full and up to date CV with a 1-page supporting statement to

[email protected]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.