In- Country Representative (Nigeria)

Role: In- Country Representative

Location: Nigeria

Job type: Full time-12-month contract
Working arrangement: Remote

Why QS?

At QS, we believe that work should empower you. That’s why we foster a flexible working environment that encourages every employee to own their career whilst thriving personally and professionally. Our company values underpin everything we do – we collaborate, respect and support each other.

It’s our mission to empower motivated people around the world to fulfil their potential through higher education, ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities that change lives.

Our diversity makes us stronger. By sharing our experiences, we learn from one another and achieve more together, driving progress across the sector.

At QS, you’ll be responsible for implementing real change in the international higher education landscape. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that see a positive impact across the business and the wider sector.

We’re confident you’ll feel right at home here. QS was named as one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® in the UK (October 2023), recognising the respect, trust and appreciation that drive our culture every day. And as a gold-accredited Investors in People organisation – putting us among the top 28% of workplaces globally – it’s official: QS is a place where everyone can thrive.

The Role:

QS is supporting Newcastle University seeking a Nigeria based, dynamic and highly motivated regional student recruitment talent to help the university in driving international student recruitment initiatives in Nigeria / West Africa region. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in recruiting and advising prospective students from West Africa region for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

About Newcastle University:

Newcastle University, a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, we’ve been working to understand our world since 1834. Our 28,000-strong student community is drawn from over 130 countries, on three campuses in Newcastle, Singapore and Malaysia.

Ranked in the global top 140 in the QS World University rankings 2026, we are a university of innovators. We have built on our foundations in medicine and engineering and added business, humanities, creative arts and social sciences to our broad disciplinary base.

We are tackling challenges the world is facing today, through our expertise in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.  We are an inclusive university that makes a positive impact on our region, the UK and the world.

Role responsibilities:

Serve as the Newcastle University representative for international student enrolment in the region, with awareness of opportunities and potential challenges/threats within the region

Establish a network of relationships to effectively support and maximize regional recruitment to meet Newcastle University’s international student enrolment goals

Increase leads and international student applications through the development of proactive recruitment activities and engagement, including and not limited to information sessions, webinars.

Responsible for meeting application and enrolment goals

Effectively manage all event logistics, communications, and support partners / vendors relationships, in collaboration with Newcastle University team

Ensure that all regional recruitment activities are aligned with best practices in enrolment management and recruitment of QS & Newcastle University

Regular communication with Newcastle University internal and external stakeholders to ensure activities are aligned with institutional and enrolment goals

Report regularly on outcomes of all activities related to the role and responsibilities, including relevant metrics and accurate data

The candidate may perform other related duties as assigned.

The position requires significant travel throughout the region, typically up to 50%, with flexibility as needed and to occasionally support virtual events outside of standard working hours. There will be requirements to travel to other countries within the region occasionally, depending on the university needs and market movement

The candidate will engage in the following job relevant responsibilities including:

Recruitment: representing the university at recruitment events (fairs, school visits, webinars, open days and counsellor events), communicating with prospective students, providing academic program information

Partner Management: build visibility and trust with authorized in-region recruitment partners, delivering training and brand education to enable partners to recruit international students to Newcastle University, while ensuring the quality and credibility of application is met.

Partner Development: Identify and cultivate strong relationships with international schools, local universities, and other feeder institutions.

Application support: providing information to prospective students on the application process, including application deadlines, application requirements, procedures for submission etc.

Alumni engagement: hosting alumni events to engage alumni

Data collection: the candidate will be expected to document all leads and related activities in a consistent manner as required

KPIs

Reports demonstrating regular, timely and consistent outreach and communication with prospective students and encouraging conversion rates to enrolment

Reports demonstrating regular, timely and consistent outreach and communication with recruitment partners/agents while providing support to ensure strong & high-quality student recruitment result

Achieve application & enrollment goals set for assigned project from the region

Key skills and experience:

Essential:

Educated to first degree level or experience working in the higher education industry.

Advanced-level English language skills.

Ability to travel across /beyond Africa region whenever required

Highly refined business presentation and reporting skills in English.

High level of enthusiasm, self-motivation, and integrity to undertake lengthy periods of travel without supervision

Problem solving and organizational skills to deal with complex and difficult situations autonomously as they arise

A high level of literacy and attention to detail to produce clear, concise reports and strategies

High level of numeracy and prior experience of managing budgets and analyzing basic statistical information

Highly developed oral and written communication skills to deal with a wide range of contacts, both internally and externally at all levels

Experience of international conversion activity.

A history of working with educational agencies in the West Africa Region.

Experience working with international students and higher education programmes.

Experience selling a complex and diversified education product portfolio.

Exceptional time management skills.

Experience with customer service.

Demonstrable ability to meet enrolment targets

Desirable Requirements

Postgraduate or international higher education study experience

Experience representing foreign universities

Experience working with domestic universities, secondary schools, English language schools and other preparatory entities.

Experience collaborating interdepartmentally and/or externally.

Experience of effectively using CRM and data management tools, virtual engagement platforms, and productivity tools.

Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft office.

Experience liaising with a geographically and culturally diverse team.

An awareness of issues in marketing educational services in an international context.

Sensitive to intellectual property and data protection.

So, who are we and what do we do?

QS is the world leader in higher education services, analytics, insights and intelligence. From consultancy to student mobility, academic partnerships to branding solutions, our services power both institutional and individual success.

We’re behind the world’s most widely read university rankings (Meltwater 2023). Our QS World University Rankings® reach hundreds of millions, shaping decisions and guiding futures.

Since launching in 1990, our impact and influence have only grown. Today, we work with more than 2,000 of the world’s leading higher education institutions, over 12,000 employers, and governments seeking change and socioeconomic development through higher education.

Join QS and you’ll join an 800-strong community of problem-solvers, creators, collaborators and change-makers based in 40+ countries and 11 international offices, including Australia, Malaysia, India, Romania, Singapore, France, Germany, the USA and our headquarters in London.

With every talented new hire, business acquisition and bold initiative, we’re strengthening our reach and delivering even greater value to institutions and learners worldwide. Are you ready to shape the future of higher education?

Like what you’ve heard? Great, apply now!

As a candidate, we know the application and interview process can be daunting and so it’s important that you have a great experience with us. Our dedicated Talent Team will work hard to ensure you are fully informed at all stages and you are really excited by this opportunity to do meaningful work in the education space.

Equal opportunities

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is proud to be a fair and equal organisation where everyone has the same opportunity to achieve their full potential, irrespective of their background or personal attributes. We celebrate our diversity and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another, be stronger together, and enable our business to thrive. 

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