Associate Recruitment Director, UK & Australia (MEA)
Description
INTO’s mission: Transforming international student academic and career success through exceptional university partnerships.
Position
Associate Director Recruitment, UK & Australia (MEA)
Location: Dubai, UAE (with global travel as required)
Contract type: Permanent
Band: F
Ready to play a key role in shaping the international student journeys of tomorrow?
We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded recruitment leader to join INTO as our Associate Director Recruitment, UK & Australia (MEA). Based in Dubai, you'll drive student enrolment growth across our UK and Australian university partnerships, working closely with regional teams, education agents and university stakeholders across the Middle East and Africa.
This is a highly visible role where you'll lead recruitment strategy, strengthen partner relationships, identify new market opportunities and inspire teams to deliver ambitious targets. You'll be the trusted link between INTO and our partner universities, ensuring our recruitment proposition remains competitive, relevant and impactful.
We're seeking someone with strong leadership experience, excellent relationship-building skills and a passion for international education. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment, using data and market insights to drive performance and influence business decisions.
In return, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation that helps students from around the world unlock life-changing educational opportunities through exceptional university partnerships.
If you're a strategic thinker, confident leader and passionate about driving growth in international education, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who believe they are suitable for the role to apply. All applications will be reviewed and will receive a response.
Other information
We Grow Together
At INTO, we’re in the business of growth. From school to university. From home to somewhere new. From dreams to career plans to long-awaited first days. And we believe growth isn’t just for students – it’s for our people too.
At INTO, growth means opportunities to feed your curiosity, to develop your skills and your career. It means staying true to our start-up soul, boldly saying “yes” and constructively saying “no”. It means building deeper relationships. And it means playing your part in our wonderfully diverse international community. Our dedication to growth – for students, our university partners and agents, for each other, and for ourselves – sets us apart. It’s what makes INTO a uniquely rewarding place to be, and to make a difference.
At INTO, we grow together.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees on any grounds. We select the best person for the job and all recruitment decisions will be made objectively.
If you require any adjustments to be made to help you throughout the recruitment process, please let us know - either in the application form, or when you are connected the relevant Talent Acquisition Partner.
INTO University Partnerships is committed to the welfare of our students receiving education at our Centres. This reflects the emphasis at INTO of supporting the well-being of our student and employee community. As part of our commitment to this, applicants are asked to note that relevant local pre-employment checks will be conducted.