Global Partnerships and Recruitment Manager (GLOB012A)

Type of Contract: Activity Limited (maternity leave cover up to 12 months)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outgoing, enthusiastic, and experienced individual to join our Global Partnerships and Recruitment team, to cover a period of maternity leave. This team sits within the Directorate of Global Engagement, Marketing & Recruitment and plays a pivotal role in supporting the University’s strategic priorities for internationalisation and outward engagement.

The team is responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of high‑impact projects designed to advance the University’s global partnership and international recruitment objectives. Through the development and stewardship of strategic collaborations around the world, the team works to strengthen the University’s global presence and extend its reach into key international markets. A key focus of this work is to enhance international fee income by cultivating sustainable recruitment pipelines, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships, and expanding the University’s academic and commercial activity across priority regions.

The postholder will lead the University’s international recruitment and global partnership activities across the Americas (USA, Canada, Latin America, and South America). This includes driving growth in fee‑paying international student numbers at undergraduate, postgraduate, and study abroad levels, while also identifying and developing strategic partnerships such as TNE opportunities, articulation agreements, scholarship collaborations, and institutional networks.

A key focus of the role will be to coordinate and deliver regional strategies that maximise recruitment performance, deepen institutional engagement, and position the University as a preferred partner in the region. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the University and with external stakeholders, including government bodies, funding agencies, institutional partners, agents, and alumni, to advance both recruitment and partnership outcomes.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 salary scale, £47,389 - £56,535 per annum, with placement according to qualifications and experience.

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Informal enquiries should be made to Yu Qi, Head of Global Partnerships and Recruitment, e-mail:  yu.qi@abdn.ac.uk 

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The closing date for the receipt of applications is 8 April 2026

The Directorate of Global Engagement, Marketing and Recruitment embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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