Job Description
Recruitment Partnerships Manager
Requisition Id:  443
Job Location:  Gateway House
Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time
Employee Weekly Hours:  37.00
Maximum Salary:  43,482.00 GBP
Minimum Salary:  39,906.00 GBP
Market Supplement: 
Application Closing Date:  10/08/2026
Job Description: 

Main duties and responsibilities

About De Montfort University 

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a strong focus on delivering quality teaching and learning and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. As a culturally rich university with a deep commitment to the public good, the DMU community strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive.

 

The Role 

Play a key role in shaping DMU’s global recruitment success. We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Recruitment Partnerships Manager to lead the development and growth of our international recruitment partnerships portfolio working with both internal stakeholders and partner institutions across the world. 

 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Developing and implementing plans to grow international student recruitment through partnerships 
  • In collaboration with the international recruitment team, identifying and securing new partnership opportunities in priority markets 
  • Leading, coaching and developing a small team to achieve recruitment and income targets 
  • Building strong relationships with academic and professional services colleagues across the university 
  • Managing budgets, monitoring performance and producing reports 

 

Ideal Candidate 

We are looking for a target – driven, proactive and relationship-focused professional with: 

  • A degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience developing successful recruitment partnerships 
  • Experience working within Higher Education
  • A proven track record of achieving targets
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

 

This is a one year fixed term contract.

To view the job description and person specification click here

 

Contact

For more information about the role please contact Dr Vicky Chadderton vicky.chadderton@dmu.ac.uk

Information at a Glance

 

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

For general enquiries, please contact peopleservices@dmu.ac.uk