Job Description

Since 1899, CATS Global Schools have been providing exceptional educational experiences in the UK, US, and China for international students from around the world, to inspire the next generation of world shapers.



Whilst CATS Global Schools comprises of 16 campuses, the post holder for this role will be responsible for marketing Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA). The institution is a dedicated creative and performing arts school with campuses in the centre of Cambridge and London. We offer Diploma, Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses across Art & Design, Fashion, Music and Performing Arts.


Role overview


The Student Recruitment Manager will be focused on recruiting students into all the CGS Colleges and CSVPA and Stafford House and Stafford House Study Holidays with a focus on sixth form colleges With an emphasis on lead conversion, this takes place through consultative sales via email, calls and video conferences with students or their parents. . They will be directly responsible to the Regional Director/Senior Regional Manager.


You must be located within the MENA region, fluent in both Arabic and English and have previous experience recruiting students for an international school group.



Key responsibilities


Responsibility to achieve an individual sales target encompassing all brands

Responsibility to achieve KPIs in growing the number of EFL agents delivering academic business

Key Account Management with agents in the country/region


Upward communication of market intelligence


Will keep spend within an agreed regional/country OPEX budget


Training agents, answering questions and resolving issues with current/potential students


Counselling students and parents


Upward communication of market intelligence to key stakeholders in the Sales and Marketing teams and Colleges

International travel to attend agent meetings and student-facing events abroad in line with the regional sales and marketing strategy

Actively supporting sales and marketing alignment through communication



Person Specification


Located in MENA Region Fluent in Arabic and English Experience recruiting students for an international school group Customer service oriented. Strong interest or experience in sales or other customer service sector. Exceptional communication and consultative sales skills. Excellent presentation skills with the ability to explain complex information in a customer friendly manner. Target-driven, determined and ambitious. Strong work ethic, self-motivated, punctual and highly organised with strong attention to detail. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Exceptional team player. Pride in delivery of work to high standards and ability to set and meet challenging goals. Cultural awareness and sensitivity. Adaptable and versatile. Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office software suite, including Excel and Outlook. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of dealing directly with internal and external customers on the phone and in person. Interest in creative arts is desirable. Experience in working with CRM systems is desirable.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date - for that reason early applications are encouraged.


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 an employer of choice.


And Finally

CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form and be subject to online checks which may include social media.