Essential Criteria

• Significant senior leadership experience in market research, insight and analytics, ideally within higher education or a comparable complex organisation. • Strong understanding of global and domestic higher education markets, pricing and demand dynamics. • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret and evaluate complex data, drawing out key actionable insights. • Proven ability to translate complex data and research into clear strategic recommendations that influence decision-making and deliver measurable impact. • Extensive experience of quantitative and qualitative research methods, and of applying these effectively in practice • Experience of developing clear, accessible and engaging reporting and data visualisation tools. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence credibly at senior level • Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience of building capability and leading high-performing teams

Desirable Criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent • Understanding of the strategic role of CRM and insight tools in supporting recruitment and conversion performance • Experience of working in a complex, matrixed higher education environment • Experience of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Power BI reporting.

About the Global Student Recruitment and Admissions Directorate

King’s College London is the leading destination for ambitious students from across the world because of our academic excellence, reputation and research impact. Our focus is ensuring the best possible student experience, from the beginning of their journey with us as prospective students through to enrolment so that our students can thrive in our diverse and inclusive community in central London. The Global Student Recruitment and Admissions directorate delivers marketing, student recruitment and admissions services in partnership with Faculties, creating strategies to attract growing numbers of students from across global markets, as well as from the UK. As a directorate we are responsible for the delivery of student recruitment targets, ensuring cohesive recruitment strategies and planning from lead generations and attraction, admissions, through to conversion and enrolment. King's College London is embarking on a new phase of development, and we are seeking to recruit new talent to work alongside its amazing team within the Global Student Recruitment and Admissions Directorate. We aim high in everything we do, and we expect accountability and data driven decision making in all recruitment planning and delivery. King's College London has recently experienced successful recruitment years, and we are committed to continual improvement in its global student recruitment and admissions services. King’s College London is at a pivotal moment, with robust business analysis underpinning its sustainable growth objectives, there is significant potential to enhance King’s reputation and extend its influence within the UK and globally.

To apply for this post you will need to register on the King’s College London job opportunities page and submit the application form, along with the following: • a concise statement setting out your reasons for applying for the post and highlighting the particular skills and experience which you feel you would bring to the role (two pages maximum) • a curriculum vitae

Equal opportunities

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are central tenets of King’s Strategy 2030, which sets out the roadmap for King’s ambition to provide an exceptional student experience and to be an employer of choice. Integral to this is ensuring equality of opportunity and outcome, recognising, celebrating and improving our diversity and inclusion. As a responsible employer we aim to provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation. Our commitment to inclusion means that King’s aims to create an environment where differences are not just respected, but also valued and celebrated. Everyone should be able to bring their whole self to King’s. All King’s students, staff and affiliates are responsible for meeting these commitments to value diversity and create an inclusive environment. King's will support and equip all members of its community to do this, embedding inclusion throughout the university’s policies, procedures, and practices.