Global Partnerships Officer

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
Newcastle University is a founding member of the Russell Group with a thriving international community of staff and students from over 140 countries. Our global vision is to excel by being an internationally networked and diverse community of students and staff who identify as global citizens, and who can respond to global challenges through the research we undertake and the skills and knowledge we create.

Newcastle Global leads the University’s international student recruitment and global engagement.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Global Partnerships Officer to join Newcastle Global. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and maintaining relationships with sponsors and global recruitment partners.

You will act as the central point of contact for sponsored students and partner organisations, ensuring the smooth coordination, administration, and reporting of sponsorship arrangements. The role also involves working closely with internal teams and supporting high-level international engagement, including sponsor visits and delegations.

This is a varied and rewarding role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and is committed to delivering excellent service.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy, please contact Laura Mitford, Head of Global Partnership Development (laura.mitford@newcastle.ac.uk).

Interviews will take place between 12 and 13 May

The Global Partnership Officer will play a key role in developing relationships with sponsors and global recruitment partners. A significant component of the role will involve the administration, coordination, and reporting of sponsored students, acting as the central liaison between sponsors, applicants, internal teams, and external partners. This includes communications with sponsored students; liaison with organisations; planning for incoming sponsor visits, including senior level delegations.

This post is full-time, and fixed-term until December 2027.

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