International Partnerships Manager

About the role

The post-holder will have specific responsibility for leading the development of transnational education (TNE) and strategic international partnerships at scale. The post-holder will work extensively with academic and professional service colleagues across BU as well as with HEIs and other partners overseas.

The main responsibilities include:

1. Leading on the development and project management of TNE and strategic international partnerships across BU.
2. Developing strategically-focused business cases for TNE partnerships, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Providing leadership and coordination of project plans for TNE partnerships from inception to completion, working closely with BU academic and professional service staff, and international partner institutions to develop international partnership proposals and agreements.
4. Providing briefings on potential international partners, particular countries/regions and the external environment, including data analysis, and initial, desk-based due diligence.
5. Leading on coordinating application processes for TNE partnerships to Ministries and other bodies in a range of countries and regions overseas.
6. Leading on international partner relationship development, communication, including management of expectations.
7. Leading on organising and supporting high-level incoming and outgoing meetings and delegations (virtual and in person), and a range of other events.
8. Planning, developing and co-ordinating a communications plan to disseminate a wide range of case studies and other resources to assist in the development of international partnerships.

9.Engaging with relevant regional, national and international external organisations and networks including the British Council and Universities UK International (UUKi), attending meetings, and keeping up to date with policy developments and initiatives, and disseminating relevant information across the University.

1. Representing the University at international partner visits, external events and conferences as required.
2. Supporting the efficient and effective operations of the wider Global Engagement & Strategic Partnerships service and portfolio which might include support for other global engagement projects and events on and off campus.
3. Any other tasks as directed by the Head of Academic Partnerships or the Dean of Global Engagement & Partnerships.

About the department

The Global Engagement & Strategic Partnerships professional service is responsible for all international activities of BU including TNE, Recruitment, Exchange & Mobility and External Engagement, working closely with our partners in the UK and overseas to deliver the BU 2035 strategy. The professional service is part of the university’s ambition to grow globally to support our students, staff and wider community. With a wide range of deliverables the International Partnerships Manager role will be essential in maintaining and growing the global strategy for BU.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support & enable our staff to achieve a balance between work & their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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