Head of Student Recruitment

About the role

The Head of Student Recruitment leads CUQ’s recruitment function, shaping strategy, expanding into new markets and segments, and ensuring that recruitment targets and KPIs are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Student Recruitment team’s capabilities.
• Achieve recruitment targets and key performance indicators.
• Plan and execute CUQ expansion into different markets and segments.
• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies and campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with high schools, corporations and international recruitment agencies.
• Oversee recruitment team operations, performance and product‑sales training.
• Enable full utilisation of CRM and AI tools for lead capture, qualification and nurturing.
• Optimise the sales pipeline using CRM insights and data‑driven decisions.
• Develop partnerships with local schools, corporates and international education agencies.
• Manage recruitment collateral, exhibition and display materials.
• Define, plan, execute and follow up on recruitment plans to raise CUQ’s brand awareness.
• Collaborate with senior management on recruitment needs and assignments.
• Support exhibitions, events and liaise with governmental authorities and ministries.
• Manage the Business Development team and handle confidential information.
• Engage corporate clients, establish strategic partnerships and monitor performance indicators.
• Develop relationships with employers for work placements, internships and training.
• Work with Marketing to promote CUQ programmes to businesses and arrange meetings.
• Network across Qatar to maximise recruitment opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to corporate entities and ministries.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in student recruitment or related business development.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding recruitment targets and KPIs.
• Ability to manage cross‑functional teams and drive performance.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with schools, corporations, agencies and government bodies.
• Experience planning and executing market expansion initiatives.
• Comfort handling confidential information and strategic partnerships.

Required skills

• CRM systems
• AI‑enabled lead capture tools
• Data analytics platforms