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Head of Partnerships

University of Dundee - Global Partnerships, Academic & Corporate Governance

Location: Dundee
Salary: £57,696 to £64,914
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 28th March 2023
Closes: 11th April 2023
Job Ref: 1030

Global Partnerships plays a key role in the implementation of the International objectives of the University and supports the academic Schools in the development of partnerships that primarily focus on learning and teaching collaborations as well as broader development of the partnership to include research, social impact and student / staff mobility. Global Partnerships provides support for a range of partnership types including, articulations, joint awards, double degrees, consultancy, student mobility, pathways and offshore delivery of degree programmes.

We are seeking an experienced and outstanding individual for the new post of Head of Partnerships to join the team. Reporting to the Director of Global Partnerships, you will lead a team responsible for working with the academic Schools to support the development and management of sustainable partnerships that contribute to the University’s objectives.

You will lead and enhance a robust and comprehensive assessment of both new and existing partnerships, set in the framework of the overall University of Dundee goals, to develop sustainable and innovative collaborations globally. You will also lead enhancement of our policy, process and compliance in relation to Global Partnerships.

The post holder will operate at a senior level within and outwith the University to deliver the International Strategy with associated Key Performance Targets in relation to global partnerships. The role will require working closely with the Dean / Director of Schools and Professional Services to ensure work is aligned, planned at strategic and geographical level, and maximises the use of resource.

The role encompasses line management of Global Partnerships Managers within the Global Partnerships team with associated budget, with key responsibility of delivering educational partnerships globally.

Your priorities will include:

  • To lead on the development of our educational partnerships and pathways, in accordance with the University’s Internationalisation objectives and targets.
  • Direct development and implementation of policies and processes to assess and review all new and existing partnerships on a regular basis in terms of their academic and financial performance/benefits and their strategic relevance, including processes for the effective assessment of new opportunities.
  • Ensuring the effective co-ordination of compliance, legal, financial, risk management and due diligence aspects of new educational partnerships and all existing partnerships that such matters are progressed in a timely manner while meeting the formal expectations of the University as well as relevant regulatory and legal bodies.
  • Identifying opportunities for new income generation and target partners (and increased income generation from existing partnerships).
  • Providing leadership for business development, the identification of priority areas and projects and the prioritisation of effort and resource;

Who we’re looking for:

  • Educated to degree level, a relevant postgraduate degree or other relevant professional qualification/experience may be an advantage
  • At least five years’ global higher education experience at management level
  • An appreciation of UK and global HE, and the implications for current and future strategy in the University.
  • Capacity to lead and manage teams (including overseas based staff) and work in a multi-disciplinary environment;
  • Capacity to analyse and interpret complex data and information for business planning purposes;
  • the ability to lead, direct and manage projects effectively
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