Recruitment Manager Mexico

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking to appoint a Recruitment Manager responsible for recruiting students across all schools within the CATS Global Schools Group. The role will focus primarily on working with Mexican agents, while also providing guidance and support to students and their parents throughout the recruitment process.

This position involves regular travel, as required. The role is based in Mexico, with a strong preference for candidates located in Guadalajara, Querétaro, or Monterrey.

For an exhaustive list of responsibilities, please refer to the full job description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience & Commercial Background
- Minimum 5 years experience in international student recruitment, education sales, or a related commercial role.
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales and enrolment targets in competitive markets.
- Demonstrated experience in building, managing, and growing education agent networks, with a strong focus on performance and conversion.
- Strong key account management experience, including agent segmentation, performance tracking, and relationship development.
- Experience in budget management, forecasting, and delivering strong return on investment (ROI).
- Desirable: Previous experience working with UK education institutions (schools, colleges, or universities).
Market Knowledge
- Strong understanding of the Mexican international education market and student recruitment landscape.
- Established knowledge of, or existing relationships within, the education agent network in Mexico.
- Ability to analyse market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to inform recruitment strategy.
Skills & Competencies
- Highly tenacious, target-driven, and commercially focused, with a strong hunger for sales success.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence agents, students, and parents.
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, both external and internal.
- Highly organised, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to act decisively to protect enrolments.
- Confident working independently while contributing effectively to a regional team.
Education & Languages
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Relations, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
Additional Desirable Attributes
- Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently within Mexico.
- Strong digital literacy, including experience with CRM systems, data analysis, and reporting tools.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to operate effectively in an international, multi-market environment.

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.