Job Description

About CATS Global Schools

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts school, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada and China. Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our

pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.


Our Values

Pioneering

Inspired by our people, history and creativity, we are ambitious in our pursuit of new ideas, greater understanding and discovery of academic excellence


Persevering

If it is to be, it's up to me. We are not afraid to challenge the status quo and keep going in our pursuit of better, even when it's both unusual and difficult to do so.


People

We treat each other with kindness, warmth and care, with the unwavering belief that everybody matters and that we are stronger together.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

We are seeking an enthusiastic Person to work with our agents and partners in Japan. The successful candidate will grow student recruitment to Academic division, maintaining and building our agent network and promoting the brand to achieve agreed targets for students from this region. Work closely with Senior regional manager in Korea and Assistant Regional manager in Korea to boost student numbers.

REPORTS TO

You will be directly responsible to the Regional Director, CNEA.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

Key Responsibilities:


Overlook the Academic program recruitment in Japan

Drive the recruitment of international students from East Asia to our high schools and arts school in the UK and US. This will be achieved through the development of educational agency and institutional relationships, representation at educational exhibitions and other events.

Provide support and training to agents and ensure that agents and other intermediaries are trained to deliver a comprehensive level of service to their clients.

Obtain good marketing knowledge and suggest any promotion/incentive to Regional director, if it is necessary.

Develop new partners including Agencies, Feeder schools etc.

Maintain positive and constructive relations with schools. Maintain a good working knowledge of the Central Admissions software and databases.

Maintain a good working knowledge of the Stafford House portfolio of centers, courses, special offers, and the entry requirements in order to provide suitable advice to applicants, and to accurately assess applicants.

Maintain a reasonable knowledge of compliance issues, including UKVI/SEVP requirements, visa regulations and other compliance requirements.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

University degree

Strong Sales skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload, to handle multi-tasks at the same time, to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.

Willingness/Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to solve problems/emergency issues.

A high level of professionalism and excellent customer service skills.

Patience, mild temper & good communication skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Mandarin.

Excellent attention to details, cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Competent user of Microsoft office package.

A team player willing to provide support to Operations Manager & other team members.


Desirable:

5+ years of experiences in International Education sector, desirably in Academic/highschool side.

Good sales & market development skills

Knowledge of the British and US education systems and visa regimes

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.


SAFEGUARDING

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.