Joy Musa

Experience

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  Ist Resource

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  Business Development Manager

  Works as a recruitment consultant. Responsible for achieving desk targets by seeking strategic partners, sourcing jobs and filling roles. Managed the international student recruitment desk (Africa) and meeting institution/company targets. HR duties, Relationship management and compliance.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Training Consultant

  Specialise in providing and co-ordinating in-house and external training/ courses for individuals and companies.Partner with several educational institutions and training providers to organise training courses for its clients; as well as work with a team of experts to design and deliver industry specific training in Project Management, soft skills and customer services courses for sales people and to service organisations.

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  Staffinders

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Training/Branch Manager

  Responsible for leading a Team of recruitment consultants to achieve sales targets. Responsible for designing and delivering sales training across 2 office sites.

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  Sky

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Regional Sales Account Manager

  Responsible for managing over 500 Sky business accounts in Barnsley, Sheffield, Rotherham, Grimsby, Doncaster and Chesterfield.Working with third party companies to achieve service targets (Installers, Breweries and the Cloud WiFi). The ultimate objective was to maintain, grow market share and increase regional revenue.

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  Newcastle University

  May 2013 - Sept 2014

  International Officer - Sub Saharan Africa

  Regional Manager for Sub Saharan Africa. Responsible for developing Marketing, Student Recruitment and Partnership Outreach in SSA regions.

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  Northumbria University Newcastle, London Campus

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2016

  Regional Manager -Africa & Latin America
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  QA Ltd

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2024

  QA Higher Education is part of QA Ltd, the UK’s largest and leading Business, Project Management and IT training provider. QA works with some of the country’s largest organisations offering training that delivers long lasting and improved performance by developing talent and skills for the digital age. In total, QA works with 6000 clients including 80% of FTSE 250. QA Higher Education works with Partner Universities to provide excellent teaching in popular locations around the UK. All our programmes are taught by Industry experts and range from Foundation to Postgraduate degrees. QAHE International recruitment function covers student recruitment mainly from East Asia, South East Asia, MENA, Russia and Central Asia, South Asia, Africa and The Americas. Responsible for managing the International recruitment function and delivering student recruitment targets to QA Higher Education portfolio: - Northumbria University London campus and Pathway- Ulster University London and Birmingham Campus- University of Roehampton London - Solent University Southampton Show less

  • Chief Recruitment Officer -QAHE

    Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Director of International Recruitment - QA Higher Education

    Jun 2018 - Oct 2023

  • Head of International Recruitment

    Apr 2016 - May 2018
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  Ulearniverse

  May 2024 - now

  Founder

  As the Founder of Ulearniverse, I am committed to transforming the international education landscape by offering innovative, tech-driven solutions for students globally. Ulearniverse connects international learners with the resources they need to succeed, providing digital products, personalised learning experiences, and career development programs. Our platform empowers students to Learn, Earn, Travel, and Grow, significantly enhancing their academic and career outcomes.Key Responsibilities and Achievements: •Vision & Strategy: Develop and execute a long-term strategy focused on empowering students through strategic partnerships, digital courses, tutoring services, and concierge programs. •Product Innovation: Lead the launch of Ulearn Tutors, a peer-led online tutoring platform for international students. After a successful UK launch, this service is set to expand globally. •Business Development: Build strategic partnerships with educational institutions and businesses to enhance offerings such as summer schools, entrepreneurship bootcamps, and internships for students aged 13-25. •Growth & Scale: Focused on creating infrastructure to support scalable growth, emphasising digital learning platforms and global educational opportunities. •Market Impact: Leveraged extensive experience in international student recruitment to drive engagement through academic, career, and cultural immersion programs. •Commitment to Impact: Passionate about increasing access to education for underprivileged communities, particularly in Africa, advocating for ICT education and global learning equity.Key Offerings: •Digital courses covering topics such as Big Tech, AI, financial planning, soft skills, and study abroad preparation. •Tutoring and e-concierge services supporting academic and personal success. •Global partnerships ensuring a diverse, world-class learning experience. Show less

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  Institute of Budget and Policy Africa

  Aug 2024 - now

  Member Board of Directors