International Mobility Assistant

Interview Date: Monday 19 August 2024

This is an exciting opportunity for an International Mobility Assistant to join our International Engagement Office, supporting with the administration of the University’s exchange and study abroad activities, organising and delivering key student events.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, hybrid working opportunities, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, pension contribution up to 12%, and a unique and vibrant working environment.

The Role

The IEO is responsible for coordinating the University of Surrey’s International Engagement Strategy. Surrey has ambitious strategic targets to increase the participation of our students in international opportunities, and expand the international dimension of the Surrey experience. We aim to enable access for under-represented groups and broaden international mobility and other international engagement activities for all our students and postgraduate researchers. 

This is a diverse role within a dynamic team, and we are seeking a customer-focused individual with administrative experience to take on this student facing role. You will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty staff, partner institutions and professional services colleagues at Surrey. The main focus of the post will be to support incoming student exchange and study abroad activities and administrative tasks. 

About you

You’ll have proven administrative experience and IT skills, possessing excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, and exceptional organisation skills with an attention to detail. We work in a fast-paced and changing environment so you will be adaptable, able to work flexibly and to tight deadlines, and ready to take on new challenges.

How to apply

Please apply online. If you have any queries please contact:

Liz Lynch, International Mobility Manager, at e.lynch@surrey.ac.uk or

Zoe Stevenson, International Mobility Coordinator at z.stevenson@surrey.ac.uk

if you wish to discuss this role.

Interviews will take place on Monday 19 August. All interviews will be in person in Guildford. Applicants invited to interview will be asked to deliver a short presentation as part of the interview. 

Early applicants may be invited to interview earlier than the given timescale.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive. 

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Up to 12% employer Pension Contribution
• Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and discounted on-site childcare
• On site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.   We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.   Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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