Director of Marketing & Admissions

Director of Marketing & Admissions

The Hague Pathway College (THPC) | The Hague, Netherlands

Are you an experienced and dynamic leader in international student recruitment, marketing and admissions looking for an opportunity to shape the future growth of an innovative international higher education provider?

The Hague Pathway College (THPC) is part of the Navitas Europe division. The college is a partnership between Navitas and The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS). Through pathway programmes, THPC supports international students in developing the academic, language and study skills required for successful progression to degree programmes at THUAS. As part of the global Navitas network, THPC combines personalised student support with the opportunities and academic environment of a leading Dutch university of applied sciences.

The Hague Pathway College (THPC) is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Director of Marketing & Admissions to lead student recruitment, admissions and marketing activities and contribute to the continued success of the College.

As a member of the College Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in driving sustainable enrolment growth, strengthening the College's market position and enhancing our partnership with one of the Netherlands' leading universities of applied sciences.

About the role

Reporting to the College Director Principal, the Director of Marketing & Admissions provides leadership across student recruitment, admissions, marketing and market development.

The role combines strategic planning with operational leadership and will be responsible for:

• Leading the College's recruitment, admissions and marketing strategy.

• Driving sustainable growth in student enrolments across multiple international markets.

• Strengthening THPC's value proposition and market positioning.

• Providing leadership in recruitment forecasting, market intelligence and conversion performance.

• Ensuring an outstanding applicant experience through high-quality admissions processes.

• Building and maintaining productive relationships with THUAS, Navitas colleagues and international recruitment partners.

• Leading and developing a high-performing Marketing & Admissions team.

• Contributing to the strategic direction of the College as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

About you

We are looking for a confident, dynamic and collaborative leader with significant experience in international education, student recruitment, marketing, admissions or business development.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated success in achieving enrolment and growth targets.

• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

• Proven experience in the development and management of strategic/operational planning and budgets to achieve successful outcomes.

• Ability to work in a team both as a leader and member to inspire team members to explore and engage in all avenues of marketing, recruitment and admissions.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills.

• The ability to analyse complex data and translate insights into action.

• Experience working within international and matrixed environments.

• Experience within the Dutch higher education sector

• A passion for student success and international education.

• Preferable: knowledge of the Dutch language

The roles benefits

• Competitive salary package

• Initial one-year contract to be renewed upon successful performance and business circumstances

• Opportunity to shape strategy and make a genuine difference to the future careers of aspiring international students

• Work in an international team for a global education provider with an entrepreneurial culture

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

Navitas Limited is an Australian-owned global education provider and a recognised leader in university pathway programmes and managed campus services. Operating across multiple continents, we support both international and domestic students through high-quality educational pathways that enable progression into higher education. Founded on an entrepreneurial culture, we believe success is built through personal leadership, innovation and strong collaborative working – where Directors of Marketing and Admission play a key role in shaping our Colleges strategic enrolment ambitions and contribute to the future of learners transforming their lives through education.

Interested? Apply now.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as soon as possible. The final closing date is 18 September 2026.

Please note:

• A VOG (Certificate of Conduct) check forms part of our pre-employment screening process.

• While hybrid working is part of our culture, regular on-campus presence in The Hague is required (minimum 2 to 3 days per week).

• The Hague Pathway College is able to employ eligible international candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the Netherlands