Director of Global Engagement

Manchester Metropolitan University is a great university in a great global city. We advance knowledge to benefit society and make higher education accessible to those with the passion to succeed. We bring change through outstanding research and excellent education, and support our region and its economy by empowering and enriching our students, colleagues and our wider community.

We are now seeking to appoint our Director of Global Engagement. Reporting to the Executive Director of External Relations, and working closely with senior colleagues across the university, the Director of Global Engagement will provide strategic leadership and direction for the development and implementation of the University’s ambitious internationalisation strategy. The Director will lead an integrated, institution-wide approach to the University’s global engagement activities, including international student recruitment, transnational education partnerships, other recruitment pathways and partnerships, student and staff mobility, and a high quality international student experience.

You will bring expert knowledge of international education, including international student recruitment and mobility, and academic partnership development. You will bring experience in digital marketing and lead generation techniques in the international setting and experience of building successful international relationships and networks including the management of transnational collaborations and recruitment agents. You will have a proven track record of increasing high quality international student enrolments and the ability to work with our internal and external stakeholders to further develop our internationalisation strategy. You also be an experienced people manager with a proven capability to lead and manage change while nurturing teams with a focus on continuous improvement.

This is an unparalleled opportunity for the right individual to play a critical role in the advancement of the University, building our international profile and reputation to help deliver our vision and ambitious agenda over the next decade.

Further information and how to apply

Please do not apply for this vacancy via the University website.

For a confidential conversation, please contact our advising consultants at Anderson Quigley: Elliott Rae on +44 (0)7584 078 534, elliott.rae@andersonquigley.com or Alicja Janowska on +44 (0)7743 927 783, alicja.janowska@andersonquigley.com.

Alternatively, to apply or download the full candidate pack, please visit andersonquigley.com/job/aq3069

Applications must include a full CV and a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how your knowledge, skills and experience match the essential criteria being sought.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 14th February 2025.

Final interviews will be held on Tuesday 11^th March 2025.

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

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