Senior International Education & Student Recruitment Branch Manager (Saudi Market)
This role leads the Jeddah branch, overseeing performance, revenue, and KPIs. It involves team leadership, student counseling, and market outreach. The position requires strong communication skills and regional experience, with relocation to Saudi Arabia supported.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Position Title: Branch Manager - Education Advisor (Saudi Market)
Location: Amman, Jordan (Relocation to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
About UKuni
UKuni is a leading student recruitment and advisory organization connecting students in the Middle East with top universities abroad, particularly in the UK.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality guidance, personalized counseling, and reliable support through every step of the student journey; from initial inquiry to enrollment.
We are expanding our Saudi operations and seeking an experienced Senior Education Advisor for o our Jeddah office.
About the Role
The Branch Manager (Jeddah) role is a key leadership position in the organisation. It will be relied on to build branch and team performance and to strengthen our brand presence across Jeddah and the wider Saudi market.
This is a "hands-on" position that requires delivering revenue and achieving KPI targets for yourself as well as the branch/team. Beyond this, will be the requirement to lead a small team, have previous experience in international education and student recruitment, have strong communication skills, and be able to mentor junior advisors, as required.
The Branch Manager will report to the CEO/Director, while closely supporting country-wide objectives in Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities
Branch and Team Leadership
- Overall responsibility for Branch performance and achieving Full Year Revenue and KPI Targets
- Achieve student recruitment KPIs and quality benchmarks.
- Provide weekly updates on school visits, outreach activities, and conversions.
- Provide formal monthly reporting to the CEO
- Ensure professional communication and timely follow-up with all students.
Student Counselling & Conversion
- Advise students on UK and international study options, entry requirements, and application journeys.
- Provide in-person, phone, WhatsApp, and email counselling.
- Deliver accurate academic guidance and ensure students' progress through each stage.
- Handle VIP and high-priority student cases.
- Maintain strong conversion performance, especially during key intakes.
School Visits & Outreach
- Represent UKuni during school visits, university fairs, parent events, and education exhibitions in Saudi Arabia (primarily Jeddah and surrounding cities).
- Build and maintain relationships with school counsellors and educational partners.
- Deliver presentations and Q&A sessions confidently.
Partnership & Market Engagement
· Support relationship management with UK and global university partners.
- Assist in coordinating partner visits, recruitment events, or workshops.
- Driving branch performance in line with UKuni's Professional Learning and Development Line of Business Targets
Collaboration & Internal Coordination
· Work closely with the CEO, other senior managers, admissions and customer service teams.
- Provide feedback on market trends, student behaviour, and school engagement.
- Support junior advisors when needed through guidance and best practices.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in international education consulting or student recruitment, preferably for UK universities.
- Prior team team leadership experience and a background with UK admissions is strongly preferred.
- Experience in the Saudi / Regional student recruitment market; GCC market experience is an advantage.
- Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
· Willing and able to relocate to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Confident public speaker with a results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to travel for school visits and national/international events.
- Strong familiarity with CRM systems, Google Workspace, and digital communication tools.
Benefits & What We Provide
- Competitive salary package (to be discussed, paid in SAR once relocated).
- Performance-based annual bonus.
- Company laptop and work mobile line.
- Professional development and training with UK university partners.
- Participation in UKuni Roadshows, school exhibitions, and potential international events.
· Relocation support to Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) for successful candidates.
- A supportive and ambitious work environment focused on growth and excellence.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV via LinkedIn.
· Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to complete a brief application form before the interview stage.