Deputy Head of International Student Journeys (840778)

Other
Glasgow
September 1, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

United Kingdom – International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW The University of Strathclyde is recruiting a Deputy Head of International Student Journeys within the Student Experience Directorate in Glasgow, Scotland. This leadership role focuses on the operational management and continuous development of Visa Compliance and International Student Support services. The successful candidate will work in a complex and evolving regulatory environment, supporting high-quality services for the international student community while maintaining compliance with external requirements. Reporting to the Head of International Student Journeys, the role contributes to directorate priorities, institutional projects, and service improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide leadership across operational, compliance, and student experience activities
  • Support the operational management of Visa Compliance and International Student Support services
  • Lead continuous development initiatives within international student services
  • Ensure services maintain compliance with external regulatory

Requirements

  • Contribute to directorate priorities and institutional projects
  • Influence service development and lead change activities
  • Manage high-performing teams
  • Contribute to the university’s strategic ambitions for international student recruitment, support, and success

Requirements

  • Experience in a leadership role
  • Collaborative approach to leadership and team management
  • Ability to work within a complex and evolving regulatory environment
  • Experience supporting compliance-related services
  • Experience contributing to student experience activities
  • Ability to manage operational activities and service development initiatives
  • Capacity to contribute to continuous improvement and change management WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International student services play a central role in supporting student success and maintaining institutional compliance obligations. Effective leadership in this area helps universities provide consistent support, respond to regulatory change, and strengthen the overall student experience. This position also contributes to the continuous development of services within the directorate, helping align operational delivery with wider institutional priorities and international ambitions.

Bonus: Application advice

  • Highlight leadership experience connected to student support or compliance services
  • Demonstrate experience working in complex regulatory environments
  • Provide examples of managing operational improvement or continuous development projects
  • Show evidence of collaboration across teams, departments, or directorate structures
  • Include examples of supporting international student experience initiatives
  • Emphasize change management, team leadership, and service development achievements

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