International and Partnerships Manager

The Innovation and Learning Directorate at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is a key delivery agent of the RAU Strategy, and the three strategic goals of Quality, Reach and Sustainability. The University’s Vision is ‘to be the UK’s global university for sustainable farming and land management, enabling communities locally, nationally and across the world to thrive in harmony with nature’.

The RAU has a significant and growing international footprint, including a number of major strategic international partnerships in China, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates which contribute to a portfolio of joint activities including across teaching and learning, research and staff and student exchange. Our strategic priorities for 2025-2028 include the growth of international and transnational education students and enriching the international pathway to Cirencester, enhancing the international student journey and welcome, as well as supporting our developing portfolio of international research collaboration.

The International and Partnerships Manager will support the coordination and delivery of international activities at a strategic level as well as managing, coordinating and facilitating an extensive portfolio of international activities across the University. This will include becoming skilled at developing and drafting partnership agreements, and being a source of information and guidance on partnerships and international activities internally for staff; significant endeavours are the creation of a new ‘Strategic Partnerships Committee’, and development of an ‘International Network’. The International and Partnerships Manager will be a key contributor to ensure the RAU has a holistic approach to international activities engaging with a broad range of external stakeholders in the UK and overseas, from those involved in developing and delivering our strategy in partnership with us through to international guests that we host at the University. The role may include some international travel.

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35- hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website.

For a full job description and details on how to apply please visit:

https://www.rau.ac.uk/about-rau/work-for-us

Informal enquiries can be made to Esther Wilkinson, Director of Innovation & Learning (Esther.Wilkinson@rau.ac.uk)

Closing date: Sunday 04 January 2026

Interviews: Friday 23 January 2026

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under represented within the RAU at this level

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