Branch Manager - Education Advisor

About the Role

The Branch Manager (Jeddah) roleis a key leadership position in the organisation. It willbe relied on to build branch and team performanceandto strengthen our brand presence acrossJeddah and the wider Saudi market.

This is a "hands-on" position that requiresdelivering revenue and achieving KPI targetsfor yourself as well as the branch/team. Beyond this, will be the requirement to lead a smallteam, have previous experience in international education and student recruitment, have strong communication skills, and be ableto mentor junior advisors,as required.

The Branch Manager will report to theCEO/Director, while closely supporting country-wide objectives in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities Branch and Team Leadership

• Overallresponsibilityfor Branch performance and achieving Full Year Revenueand 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 inSaudi 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 linewith UKuni's Professional Learning and Development Line of Business Targets

Collaboration & Internal Coordination

• Work closely withthe CEO, other senior managers,admissions and customer service teams.
• Provide feedback on market trends, student behaviour, and engagement.
• Support junior advisors when needed through guidance and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum3 years of experience in international education consulting or student recruitment, preferably for UK universities.
• Prior team leadership experience and a background withUK admissionsis strongly preferred.
• Experience in theSaudi/ Regionalstudent recruitment market; GCC market experience is an advantage.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.