International Partnerships Officer

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

About the role

This role will provide high-level support and expert advice for the successful delivery of strategic global partnerships and university networks in education and research. 

This is a busy and varied role, key in facilitating partnerships across multiple dimensions of international engagement, such as providing qualitative insights and data analysis to interpret and evaluate opportunities; coordinating high-level visits and delegations; developing agreements; monitoring outputs and impact; and showcasing activities on the website and in marketing and communication channels and collateral. 

Reporting to the International Partnerships Manager based in our International Engagement Office, you will work in close collaboration with key internal stakeholders, including our Associate Deans (International) and other academics across our three Faculties. Your internal touch points and networks will include professional services staff across the university, including International Student Recruitment, Admissions, and Academic and Quality Assurance. Externally, the role will be a key point of contact for international partner institutions, including universities, funding bodies and policy organisations in Higher Education. 

About you

We are looking for a highly organised relationship builder, someone who has demonstrated the ability to build networks and leverage connections. You will be proactive in your approach and willing to take the initiative to engage with institutional and stakeholder priorities. You will be creative and innovative and have the ability to suggest improvement to working processes, alongside your strong business acumen and creative problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have worked in Higher Education, or have a good knowledge of sector trends and international HE policy developments.

Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

How to apply

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete the application on the university website, outlining your suitability for the role.

Interviews are expected to be held in person on the 14th and 16th October.

Further details:  

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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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.

If you have any informal enquiries, please contact Ivana Belenova, Associate Director of International Engagement (i.belenova@surrey.ac.uk).

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