International Partnerships Officer for Europe (Maternity Cover)

Contract Type:

Fixed Term contract up to May 2024 (Maternity Cover)

Main Duties

The role will focus on Europe, but is not limited to any specific country. As such, the postholder will be required to develop a detailed understanding of the political, economic and legal environment of any country in which a partnership is proposed and must be culturally sensitive with good business acumen. The postholder will also be expected to develop an understanding of the broader context in which International Relations operates, as there may be opportunities to connect our work in Europe to other priority regions over time. The postholder may be required to undertake occasional overseas travel, including weekends and bank holidays. The postholder must be able to operate effectively and autonomously under these circumstances. 

Contribute to the delivery of the University’s International Strategic Framework by evaluating opportunities and progressing initiatives for partnership development (both in the UK and in Europe) that will enhance the University’s international profile and realise strategic objectives. This includes the management and promotion of internal pump-priming and travel funds, and facilitating longer-term external funding opportunities to further partnership outcomes. 

This will involve:

• Establishing and maintaining a network of contacts across UoB to ensure detailed understanding of the needs of Colleges in relation to partnership development and international strategy. 
• Analysing external sources of data to identify and respond to potential partnership opportunities; disseminating this information to academic departments as appropriate. Providing (in consultation with the relevant regional manager) detailed market background information and an assessment of potential opportunities. 
• Assessing proposals for European engagement and approaches from potential partners, and providing market intelligence to aid decision making on new initiatives. 

Person Specification

• Qualifications at least to first degree level.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the Higher Education sector, a strong belief in the importance of universities in society and an awareness of the issues that they face
• Experience of international travel and work to support partnership development
• Working knowledge of partnership development
• Strong planning and project management skills

Informal enquires to Erica Arthur, email: e.d.arthur@bham.ac.uk

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