Partnership Manager

Are you looking for your next opportunity to manage and develop strategic International Partnerships?

About the role

Our aim is to deliver outstanding education that makes a difference, improving local, national and global communities. Within Plymouth Global we develop and enrich the University’s international TNE partnerships with the vision to grow and develop both current and new partnerships, preparing our students to become global citizens.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing TNE partnerships from our international partnership network, proactively growing and developing these strategic partnerships, alongside managing quality assurance and standards aligning with the University's International Strategy.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with excellent partnership management skills and experience in growing and developing international partnerships within the HE sector. You will have excellent relationship management skills, experience of delivering to internal and external stakeholders at a senior level, and a robust focus on financial outputs.

You will work in collaboration with both academic and professional services staff from across the university alongside external stakeholders. It is essential you are educated to degree level, or equivalent work experience with innovative ideas and strong analytical skills. 

You will be joining a team of International Partnership managers who are currently managing partnerships from across the globe. This role is based in Plymouth but it does require international travel as part of the role.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

Remote working is available up to 2 days a week.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Julie Swain by email at julie.swain@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 07847 896165.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date(s): week commencing 17^th February 2025

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 35* Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

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