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Graeme Tong

Evaluator · DISC type Csd
Head of International Recruitment at University of Greenwich
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Graeme is a sales and marketing leader with over 15 years of experience in the international education sector. As Head of International Recruitment at the University of Greenwich, he leverages his MBA and digital marketing expertise to drive growth. People who have worked with him describe him as positive, intuitive, sales-driven, and professional.

Originally from a rural village in South-East England, Graeme was a self-described "sports mad kid" and the first in his family to attend university. His interests extend beyond his profession, with recommendations noting his passion for music, sports, and festivals, highlighting a well-rounded and sociable personality.

Unique fact: His career in education management began as what he calls "one huge happy accident. "

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Head of International Recruitment
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Graeme shows up

Fast But Analytical
Thorough Evaluator
Hard To Convince

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Priorities

Topics Graeme cares about

International Recruitment
As the Head of International Recruitment, he actively shapes strategy, recently hiring for his team and presenting at agent workshops in key markets like Delhi.
UK Higher Education
Recently joined the executive committee for BUILA, aiming to provide a voice for and support the mission of UK higher education during a period of change.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
Head of International Recruitment
University of Greenwich
8-2016 - 3-2022
Senior Regional Manager - Africa, Americas & Middle East
Middlesex University
10-2014 - 8-2016
Regional Manager (UK & Ireland)
Middlesex University
9-2013 - 2-2014
Recruiting Officer - Executive MBA
Hult International Business School
11-2011 - 9-2013
Recruiting Officer-Hult International Business School
EF Education First
In the press

Media appearances

International Student Applications at University of Greenwich. Featured in Apple Podcasts (Greenwich Means Business)
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Thanks Graeme Tong – Head of International Recruitment, University of Greenwich (Instagram Reel). Featured in Instagram
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Education
1-2024 - 9-2024
Certified Digital Marketing Professional
Digital Marketing Institute
9-2019 - 7-2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Middlesex University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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