INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVEAppointment ofCONTENTS5Our Mission Statementand Vision3Headmaster’s Introduction9About Ratcliffe College8The Benefits6Academic ExcellenceThe Role1011-13How to apply / RatcliffeTerms14-15Job Description andPerson SpecificationI wish you all the very best of luck with yourapplication. Yours sincerely, Kind regards,Mr J. P. Reddin,Headmaster.Welcome to Ratcliffe College. I am delighted that you are considering applying for a role at our wonderful school. Firstand foremost, Ratcliffe College is a fantastic place to work. We are blessed with abeautiful physical environment set in almost 200 acres of rolling Leicestershirecountryside. Our staff, teaching and non-teaching, work in harness, daily, to provide asafe, secure, and nurturing environment for the children and young people to enjoy.Our collegiality is built on the foundations of the College’s Catholic faith, whichwelcomes everyone with the same universality of warmth and respect, embracingdifference and cultivating an authentic community which values everyone equally. As a Catholic School with a proud Rosminian heritage which has endured since ourFoundation in 1847, our aim is to help young people to achieve their greatest potential,guide their intellectual growth, nurture their God-given talents, and inspire them to livein service to others. Together, we aim to develop honest, confident, responsible, andcompassionate members of society, based on the educational values of BlessedAntonio Rosmini, inspired by our school motto, Legis Plenitudo Charitas’ or Love is thefulfilment of the Law. At Ratcliffe College, Christ is very much at the centre of all that we do. So, if ourMission resonates, and you believe you can be happy and thrive here, I encourage youto apply and join our team of staff as we fulfil our Mission.HEADMASTER’S INTRODUCTION34“Learning and Growing in the Light ofthe Gospel.”With Christ at the centre of our learning we: Help young people to achieve their greatestpotential.Guide their intellectual growth, nurture theirGod-given talents, and inspire them to live inservice to others.Aim to develop honest, confident, responsible andcompassionate members of society, based on theeducational values of Blessed Antonio Rosmini. Our core Rosminian values: 1. Legis Plenitudo Charitas: Love is the Fulfilment ofthe Law. Our community recognises each individual as aunique part of God’s creation, nurtures in each asense of dignity and self-worth, and fosters supportiveand caring relationships. 2. Rosminian Education pursues the perfection of bothhuman nature and the human person. Our students’ intellect and talents are formed by abroad and balanced curriculum, responsive to andsupportive of students’ needs and aspirations. Ourstudents’ moral integrity is developed through theteaching, celebration and the living of Christian faith.3. Intellectual integrity leads us to the Truth. God is the source of all truth. Our staff are encouragedto foster intellectual curiosity, honesty andachievement in their students and within themselves. OUR VISIONTo be a leading independent day and boarding school,which is financially secure. OURMISSIONSTATEMENTSCAN THE CODE 3-YEAR STRATEGYDEVELOPMENT PLAN 2025-2028.5Ratcliffe College is far more than just a place of learning, we are a close-knit, family-oriented communitydedicated to nurturing the whole person: mind, heart, body, and spirit, in the pursuit of all-roundexcellence. Our commitment to our Catholic Rosminian mission was recently affirmed by the CatholicSchools Inspectorate, which judged us to be an Outstanding Catholic school. At Ratcliffe, we believe every child can, 'Begin Here, Go Anywhere.' Guided by a dedicated team of staffand in partnership with parents, we support each student in discovering and developing their unique,God-given talents, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally. We welcome new studentsprimarily into Nursery, Years 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, and Sixth Form, though places occasionally becomeavailable in other year groups. For us, and for the families who choose us, what matters most is seeinghappy, healthy children who love learning and feel confident in their surroundings. We know that whenchildren feel secure and valued, they flourish. Rooted in our faith, united in the spirit of the Gospels andinspired by our founder, Blessed Antonio Rosmini, our Catholic Rosminian mission is the formation ofyoung minds in a community grounded in love, kindness, and excellence. Our motto, Legis Plenitudo Charitas - Love is the Fulfilment of the Law, shapes everything we do.Boarding at Ratcliffe College Located just outside of Leicester, the College benefits from excellent transport links to BirminghamInternational Airport and London St Pancras, making it highly accessible for both UK and internationalfamilies.Boarding has long been an integral part of the School’s history and it is at the heart of life at RatcliffeCollege. All students are encouraged to experience boarding during their time at Ratcliffe, whether asfull, weekly, part-time, or occasional boarders, available for students from Year 6 through to Sixth Form.Our close-knit community of friends, staff, and teachers provides a nurturing and supportive environmentin which young people thrive. Boarding at Ratcliffe offers a world of opportunities alongside academicstudy, with a full programme of evening and weekend activities, cultural excursions, and social eventsdesigned to foster friendships and broaden horizons. Within this nurturing and structured setting,students flourish academically, socially, and personally.Home to 20+ nationalities, our boarders come from both the United Kingdom and across the globe,enriching the community with a diverse range of cultures and perspectives. This includes a cohort ofGCSE students who are part of Ratcliffe’s partnership with Leicester City Football Club Academy,combining their academic studies with professional sporting development.The College also runs several short-term international boarding programmes throughout the year foroverseas students wishing to experience life in a British boarding school, including 2 - 4 week Immersionexperiences and an annual International Summer School, all delivered by Ratcliffe’s own teaching staff.These programmes allow international students to experience life in a British boarding school andintegrate fully into Ratcliffe’s academic and social environment.Ratcliffe College Boarding embodies the school’s mission to educate the whole person, intellectually,spiritually, and emotionally, preparing young people for success in a global society.ABOUT RATCLIFFE COLLEGE 67Ratcliffe students enjoy an excellent all-roundbalanced education, underpinned by theCollege’s core Rosminian Catholic ethos. While students at Ratcliffe have a broad rangeof ability, academic success is stronglyencouraged, valued and recognised; indeed,the greatly improved academic standards inrecent years have proved popular both withparents and prospective parents, as reflected inthe numbers of students applying to join theCollege.Ratcliffe College has repeatedly ranked in thetop 1% nationally for value added results at A Level.A Level results achieved in 2025: 45% of A Level grades A*/A 71% grade B or above. Ten percent of students achieved A*/A*/A orbetter. One in four students achieved A Level orBTEC grades equivalent to A/A/A or higher.Over 90% of students typically achieve their firstchoice pathway for life after School. Thisincludes students taking up places at Oxford,Cambridge, and other highly selective RussellGroup universities; for Medicine, Dentistry andVeterinary Science; and at universities abroad. ACADEMICEXCELLENCERatcliffe College has been judged ‘Excellent’ in all areas (ISI Inspection, 2022).Read the full Inspection Report here.8THE BENEFITS OFWORKING ATRATCLIFFE COLLEGETPS or DefinedContributions PensionSchemeFree parking on-siteFree lunch andrefreshments Professional Developmental opportunities Sport and LeisureFree use of the on-site gym       (at specified times)Staff WellbeingStaff Wellbeing Committee     Free staff social events                        Access to on-site MedicalCareRatcliffe CollegeCommunity Committee Access to the SchoolCounsellor Free health line for staffand their familiesSCAN THE CODE VIRTUAL CAMPUSTOUR.9INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSAND RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVEDepartment: Marketing and AdmissionsReports to: Head of Marketing and AdmissionsSalary: Competitive salary, with performance-based pay incentives.Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 16 November 2025thWe are seeking a commercially driven, globally minded International Relations and RecruitmentExecutive to lead and support international student recruitment and revenue-generatingpartnerships with overseas markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for developingand managing relationships with overseas education consultants, agents, partner schools, andprospective families, building on the College’s excellent international reputation.The primary focus of this role is to increase international enrolment across the College’s fullboarding, Immersion, Half Term Stay (every October, February and May) and InternationalSummer School programmes.This post holder will be responsible for developing and executing international recruitmentstrategies that drive full boarding admissions and strengthen Ratcliffe College’s brand overseas. Regular overseas travel is required to represent the College at International education fairs,recruitment events, as well as hosting and delivering partnership meetings and presentations. Thisrole also supports the onboarding experience for all international students, ensuring a smoothtransition into the College boarding community. This position combines international relations, business development, and sales, with a strongfocus on achieving enrolment targets and expanding the College’s presence in key global marketsfor British boarding education. The College operates a busy academic calendar; therefore, this role demands energy, flexibilityand a strong work ethic to meet recruitment goals throughout the year. For an informal discussion regarding this position, please contact Mrs Camilla Bradley (Head of Marketingand Admissions) at cbradley@ratcliffecollege.com.THE ROLE 10JOB DESCRIPTION1011Key ResponsibilitiesInternational recruitment, hosting and College representationPlan and undertake international travel to represent the College at overseas student recruitment fairs, educationexpos, partner school visits and agent meetingsLead and host promotional events, workshops and presentations overseas to engage prospective families,partners, and agents, effectively showcasing the school’s value proposition, academic strengths and boardingexperience Build and manage relationships with international education agents, consultants, and partner schools.Generate, nurture, and follow up on international sales leads and agent communications to achieve and exceedannual student recruitment targets, building strong, long-term relationships (performance-based incentivesavailable).Identify and establish new international partnerships and commercial opportunities.Maintain and grow a robust global network to support ongoing recruitment and brand awareness.Negotiate and manage contracts with international partners and recruitment agents.Market Research and PerformanceConduct market research to identify and prioritise key markets for international student recruitment, working withagents and UK boarding sector organisations such as (but not limited to) Metropolis, StudyTravel, the BritishBoarding Schools Network (BBSN), ICEF, and the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA).Analyse recruitment performance data and adapt strategies, accordingly, leveraging the HubSpot CRM to trackleads, monitor customer journeys, and optimise conversion across all stages of the International recruitmentprocess.Collaborate with the Head of Marketing and Admissions to develop market specific materials such as theInternational Toolkit, Guides and tailored digital marketing campaigns and social media content).Relationship Management and OutreachEstablish and nurture long-term relationships with education agents, British Boarding organisations andinternational alumni (Old Ratcliffians) networks.Maintain consistent communication with partners and agents through phone calls, video meetings, and in-personengagements, including delivering presentations and hosting networking events such as drinks or dinners.Ensure partners have a clear understanding of the College’s value proposition, sharing updates on new annualmarketing materials, media content, statistics and International admissions process.International Admissions Support and Student OnboardingGuide prospective students and families through the International admissions process.Provide accurate and timely information on academic offerings, boarding life and promotion across the academicyear to recruitment agents.Work closely with the Admissions and Boarding teams to ensure smooth integration for international students.OtherMaintain accurate administrative records for all international recruitment activity, including online bookings, theInternational bookings tracker, gathering agent references and contracts.Ensure all agent and international overseas documentation complies with the UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)requirements and is always inspection ready.GeneralThis job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the role but is not an exhaustive list. The postholder may be required to undertake reasonable additional duties and responsibilities where appropriate asrequested by the Head of Marketing and Admissions and the Senior Leadership Team, in line with thebusiness needs of the College and international recruitment. Any additional duties will be appropriate to therole and within the scope of the agreed grade and salary. 10Flexibility to travel internationally (up to 50% of the academic year, dependent on the requirements of theannual recruitment strategy).Occasional evening or weekend work to accommodate meetings across global time zones, recruitmentevents and agent communications.Partial remote work arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates, though full-time remotework is not available.Standard working hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm, however, this role may require working outside these hoursto meet business and recruitment needs. TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) will be provided for weekend work only, subject to approval by your Line Manager.Expected to be present in the College’s boarding community (i.e evening) at least once a month, supportingengagement and relationship-building with boarding students, staff and recruitment agent. Allowance for International Travel.Opportunities for professional development.Temporary on-site accommodation maybe available to assist relocation for the role. Fee remission on College pupil fees available after two years of continuous service.Access to the College’s Fitness Suite during designated hours.TERMS OF THE ROLEADDITIONAL BENEFITS12 ESSENTIAL DESIRABLEMETHOD OFASSESSMENT QUALIFICATIONSAND EDUCATIONDegree in International relations, Business,Marketing, Education, or related field.Application formEXPERIENCEMinimum 2-3 years of experience ininternational student recruitment, educationsales, or international relationsProven track record of achieving or exceedingrecruitment / sales targets.Demonstrated experience of managingrecruitment pipelines.Demonstrated success in building relationshipswith key partners / educational agents, orsimilar.Experience organising and representing anorganisation for the purpose of recruitment andsales growth.Proficient in utilising CRM systems and datamanagement to monitor recruitment/salesperformance and inform strategy. Experienceworking withinternationalmarkets,particularly Asia,Latin America,Africa, MiddleEast, and/orEurope.Applicationform/InterviewSKILLS ANDCOMPETENCIESUnderstanding of the international educationlandscape and boarding school market.Excellent communication, presentation, andnegotiation skills.Confident travelling independently overseas(often for extended periods and across timezones).Self-motivated, target-driven, and highlyorganised.Ability to work independently as well ascollaboratively across departments.Proficient in CRM tools (e.g. HubSpot),Microsoft Office, and virtual meeting platforms(Zoom, Google Meet, Teams).Familiarity with digital marketing and socialmedia strategies for international audiences.Fluency in English;additionallanguages (e.g.,Mandarin,German, Spanish)are beneficial.Applicationform/InterviewPERSONALQUALITIESStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to buildrapport quickly and work effectively with diversestakeholders.Positive work attitude and willing to go aboveand beyond to meet business and recruitmentneeds.Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced,changing environment.Proactive problem-solving mindset and owninitiative.High level of integrity, discretion andprofessionalism.Team-orientated with a collaborative attitude.Commitment to the ethos of the College.Flexible approach to working hours.Ability to work under pressure and alongsidetight deadlines.Applicationform/InterviewPERSON SPECIFICATION13Ratcliffe College reserves the right tointerview and appoint ahead of theclosing date.INVITED TO INTERVIEW If you do not hear anything further withintwo weeks of the closing date, pleaseassume that you have not beensuccessful on this occasion.Visit our vacancies page.Please follow the link above to visit themain vacancies page on our schoolwebsite. Search for the vacancy youwish to apply for, complete the onlineapplication form in full and submit it tous before the closing date. HOW TO APPLYCOMPLETE AN ONLINEAPPLICATION FORM14Child ProtectionRatcliffe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974, and applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions (includingthose which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules), in order to assesstheir suitability to work with children. For further information, please see the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures Policy andhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974The College is also registered for the processing of personal data in accordance with the DataProtection Act 1998. Such checks are required in accordance with the Recruitment, Selection andDisclosures policy and the Data Protection policy. Copies of these policies may be obtained from theDirector of Finance and Operations upon request.The appointment is subject to satisfactory:References, of which one must be from a current or most recent employer if not currently inemploymentDisclosure and Barring Service check (including children’s barred list check if appropriate)Open source checkProof of identityRight to work checkQualifications checkHealth screeningRATCLIFFE TERMS15Ratcliffe College, Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester, LE7 4SGwww.ratcliffecollege.comHR: 01509 817089HR@ratcliffecollege.com