Recognition Manager

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the strategy to increase recognition of the Oxford Test of English globally, understanding the underpinning value of recognition on commercial success.
• Develop and deliver plans for recognition activity in key destination countries in Asia

• Liaise with Admissions, International Office and English Language staff at target Higher Education Institutions to provide key messages about the assessment, responding to follow up queries, with a view to gaining formal recognition of the assessment for admissions purposes.
• Identify and seek recognition from relevant employers based in the country, where they have specific English language requirements.
• Seek Ministry approval of OTE, where required, through the provision of materials and commentary to support any application process. Provide support to local teams seeking Ministry approval in the Asia region.
• Liaise with national stakeholders to build awareness of the OTE and provide any updated information to be included on relevant databases.

• Work with the Recognition and Assessment Marketing team to develop messages on recognition, including positive comparisons with competitors for use by the Sales team and on the continued development of materials for use during the recognition process and for the recognition section of the website.
• Inform future development by seeking feedback on the value admissions staff place on the OTE, identifying appropriate admissions contacts to contribute to focus groups etc.
• Attend virtual and face to face events and conferences of stakeholder bodies, identifying appropriate events for inclusion in the recognition events calendar and suggesting opportunities for involvement.
• Work with Assessment Marketing colleagues to develop and host webinars and other events to raise awareness of the OTE amongst the International Higher Education community and other potential target audiences.
• Work with Sales Enablement and the central recognition team to continually develop relevant skills including persuasion and lobbying.
• Support the Senior Recognition Manager to track global progress, developing dashboards for reporting.

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, ability to represent OUP amongst senior staff within the Higher Education admissions community
• Ability to multi-task, managing many stakeholder engagements simultaneously
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills, with ability to respond with agility and flexibility
• Demonstrative ability to innovate with a solutions-focussed approach
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector and the qualifications environment
• Fluency in Cantonese and Business Level English proficiency. Ability to deliver professional presentation in English.
• Willingness to understake occasional international travel.

• Knowledge of ELT
• Experience of working with recognition and equivalence in an educational background AND/OR Experience of working in assessment
• Experience of working in a customer-focussed sales role and experience of working in Higher Education Institutions or regulatory bodies in Hong Kong

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