Senior Partnerships Officer

The University of Salford has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Partnerships Officer! 

The role requires an excellent communicator who can connect with colleagues across professional services, schools and partner organisations. You will also be required to have a high level of analytical skills and be able to research markets and partner opportunities.

You will have experience of managing an effective team and have previous experience of working with partnerships and be able to show how you have experience of effectively managing communication channels and maintaining relationships. You will also have excellent attention to detail and be able to collate, analyse and evaluate data from multiple sources, and use the outcomes to problem-solve. Please contact Lindsay Boden at L.M.Boden@salford.ac.uk for an informal discussion.

So what will the role involve?

• People management will be a key focus as you support the Partnerships Team to develop and deliver well managed partnerships (TNE, Progression, articulation and study abroad) and the internationalization at home offer (COIL collaborations).
• Developing new ways of working including effective account management and coordination of activities across the University that maintain successful partnership arrangements
• To plan, lead and manage a calendar of important dates and tasks which need to be completed by the Partnerships Team to ensure timely completion
• Actively source new opportunities for future international initiatives including influencing potential future partners and representing the University at external events
• Project manage across the entire partnership development, including specific research activities, environmental scanning, focus groups, surveys, due diligence
• Developing new business for the University including scoping of proposals from potential partners and working with school colleagues to assess viability.
• Contribute to our thinking and be challenging on how Salford can transform the way it addresses equity disparities, embraces diversity and becomes more inclusive

A bit about International and Regional Development…

Part of International and Regional Development, the International Office is responsible for supporting the delivery of the University’s International Plan, focusing on three international aims: growth and diversity, global impact, and global citizenship.

Partnership development is an integral part of the University’s strategy as we grow our TNE, delivery and support the development of stronger partner relationships across multiple activities. It is important that you have excellent communication skills and are able to build and maintain relationships with your team and internal and external stakeholders. The Partnerships team work across multiple external stakeholders (overseas universities, government departments, higher education organisations) and internal stakeholders including our International Recruitment Team, Finance, Legal, Quality and Enhancement, and the Research Office.

What’s in it for you? 

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Become unstoppable – apply today!

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