International Office marketing team

International marketing and recruitment team

Many of you will find familiar faces to welcome you amongst the international marketing team, as they make regular visits to countries all around the globe to meet and interview student hopefuls.

Nicolae Pavel

International Marketing Manager
Nicolae Pavel

Nicolae is also responsible for marketing our courses to international students and partners. He takes part in international fairs, provides international students with support and guidance, makes admission decisions, as well as monitoring applications, decisions and enrolments.

He liaises with similar international educational institutions, embassies and other international organizations and also attends British Council conferences.

"Before I came to Bedfordshire, I worked as a journalist and as a lecturer in English. I really enjoy working with international students and I love the location of the University. We also have a great working environment here."

Cathy Lapwood

International Marketing Manager
Cathy Lapwood

Cathy is responsible for marketing and recruitment of international students within the UK. She works with UK colleges and educational agents to promote our courses and recruit students to study at the University of Bedfordshire. She also deals with direct applicants, and works closely with the International Admissions team with regards to making decisions and issuing offer letters.

"I graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Linguistics from the University of Bedfordshire before joining the International Office in 2005. I was Marketing Officer for the Far East Region and the International Office Manager before my current new job role of International Marketing Manager.

"I like the University’s value of ASPIRE and its multicultural and dynamic status. My role is exciting and challenging and enables me to meet students from all over the world.

"I have just returned to work from maternity leave and so as you can imagine, my little boy Oliver keeps me busy after work, but I also enjoy reading and travelling when I have the opportunity!"

Jiemin Tomita

International Marketing Manager
Jiemin Tomita, International Marketing Manager, University of Bedfordshire

Jiemin is responsible for international marketing and student recruitment from China and the Far East. She establishes new links and joint programmes with Chinese partners. She also participates in educational fairs, and carries out work for international student recruitment such as making admission decisions, monitoring applications, and providing international students and agencies with guidance and support.

Jiemin has an MSc in Marketing and was working as Country Manager for China and the Far East  with University of Ulster for almost 4 years before joining Bedfordshire.

“I like the friendly environment of the International Office and I look forward to taking up and solving all big challenges that may lay ahead of me”.

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