Senior Global Mobility Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Global Engagement Coordinator to work with the International Mobility & Exchange team in the Global Engagement & Strategic Partnerships professional service.

As a team, we administer the BU Turing Scheme project grant and deliver a wide range of exciting and meaningful international student mobility projects and international partnership activities. You will report to the Senior Global Engagement Mobility Manager and play a key part in supporting the University's internationalisation efforts through the operationalising, governance and project management of our Turing Scheme project grant and co-ordination of key grant activities including regular monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the overall project activity.  You will also contribute directly to the development of new international partnerships, renewal of existing partnerships and development and delivery of partnership activities including international summer schools. 

If you're looking for a role that offers breadth, pace and the chance to support international student mobility and the development of BU's global network, this position provides an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and make a positive impact.

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis until 02/10/2026, to cover the maternity leave of an established member of staff. Consideration may also be given to the position being offered as a secondment opportunity but this would need to be discussed with their line managers prior to application.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System.  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job. 

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 GESP professional service 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 and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. 

A detailed job description and person specification are available from our website together with an online application form. Alternatively, please telephone 01202 961130 (24 hour answerphone) quoting reference.

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