International Regional Manager - South & Southeast Asia

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Salary: £46,049 - £58,225 per annum

Contractual hours: 35

Basis: Full Time

Region: International Operations and Student Recruitment

Package: Excellent Benefits Package

Job category/type: Professional Services

Date posted: 08/09/2026

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Job description

International Regional Manager- South & Southeast Asia

At Edinburgh Napier University, we are committed to shaping global futures. We are seeking an experienced and ambitious International Regional Manager to lead student recruitment across key markets in the South & Southeast Asia and contribute to the delivery of our internationalisation strategy.

The International Recruitment team’s focus is on the promotion of the University overseas and the delivery of the International Recruitment Strategy across four strategic regional groups:Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa, South & Southeast Asia.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a strategic role and be a part of expanding our global reach, developing sustainable recruitment partnerships, and representing the University internationally.

The Role

As International Regional Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of targeted recruitment strategies across key market in the South & Southeast Asia, driving international student growth and strengthening the University’s global presence.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced international recruitment professional to step into a strategic, management-level position within a dynamic global environment. You will take ownership of regional performance, shape market strategy, and build high-impact partnerships with stakeholders across the sector.

The role provides valuable exposure to leadership responsibilities, including team management, budget oversight and market development, enabling you to further develop your strategic and operational capabilities.

Ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience and enhance their professional profile, this is a chance to make a tangible impact on international student recruitment within a defined timeframe.

For details, please review the full role description.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a highly motivated and commercially aware individual who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience in international student recruitment, ideally within higher education
• Strong knowledge of markets across South & Southeast Asia
• Experience of managing agents, recruitment partnerships and strategic relationships
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into effective recruitment strategies
• Experience of managing budgets and delivering against performance targets
• A flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to travel internationally

Our Excellent Benefits Package

At ENU, we offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement, and offer other excellent benefits including:

• Minimum of 41 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays)
• A generous pension scheme (employer contribution of 17.6%)
• 35 hour work week
• Various learning and development opportunities- LinkedIn Learning
• Access to our benefits platform Vivup which includes huge range of discounts across the UK’s major retailers, health care discounts and Cycle to Work
• Discounted access to onsite and local gym facilities

Additional Information

• Salary: £ 46,049 - £58,225 per annum
• Closing date: 24th of September
• Interviews will be conducted week of 5th of October 2026.
• On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship or visa support for this role. International applicants will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

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