International Partnerships Manager

Location: Manchester All Saints Campus

Contracted hours per week: 37

If you are an experienced international partnerships specialist, this is your opportunity to contribute to the Internationalisation Strategy of Manchester Metropolitan University!

Our International Office is recruiting for an International Partnerships Manager to join them on a permanent contract, to contribute towards the development and maintenance of international partnerships.

About the Role

• As a driven professional your focus will be on establishing and managing a broad range of international partnerships in support of the University's strategic aims, including Transnational Education, partnerships relating to student recruitment, memoranda of understanding and partnerships with other external organisations.
• The University has progressed its international partnerships agenda significantly in recent years, including the development of a Joint Education Institute in China with c. 1,000 students enrolled.  As we seek to build upon this success, you will be a key part of the team.
• As the International Partnerships Manager, you will work closely with staff at all levels, including the University's senior leadership, as well as Faculty Heads of International and academic departmental international leads,contacts at partner institutions and stakeholders, such as government departments, foreign missions in the UK, overseas Ministries and British diplomatic posts overseas.
• In addition to collaborating with the other International Partnerships Managers within the International Partnerships Team, as well as colleagues across External Relations and the wider Professional Services Directorates, you will work closely with academic colleagues across the University, contributing to a wide range of international partnership activity which align to the University's Internationalisation
• You will represent the University during overseas visits, stakeholder, and funding meetings as well as events.

About the Team

• The International Partnerships Team is a small, busy, friendly, and professional team comprising the Head of, a Deputy Head of, three International Partnerships Managers and two International Partnerships Administrators.  Colleagues in our bases in Wuhan and Kuala Lumpur are also part of the team.  The postholder will report directly to the Head.
• The International Partnerships Team sits within the International Office, alongside the International Recruitment & Conversion and the International Education Services. The International Office is part of the External Relations Directorate, which includes Recruitment & Admissions, Marketing, Communications, Development & Alumni Relations and Public Affairs.

About You

• Be knowledgeable and experienced in business development, preferably in international education and/or transnational education, and the issues and context within which UK higher education operates.
• Bring demonstrable experience of creating marketing and operational plans to generate business, ideally in an education or customer service environment along with experience of pro-actively building effective working relationships.
• Prior experience of working with or providing a service to students and clients from a varying backgrounds and cultures, often communicating highly complex and sensitive information.
• Possessing excellent communication, inter-personal and diplomacy skills, you will have the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and cultures.
• Be able to identify stakeholder requirements, trends and changes in circumstances, respond quickly and make recommendations to adjust plans and activities accordingly.
• Ability to research assimilate, distil and summarise large amounts of data and information and make recommendations to inform plans and processes.
• You will be required to travel overseas when there is a business need to do so.

(For the full list of criteria and benefits, please refer to the job description and candidate pack attached below)

We believe in working together, sharing knowledge and valuing everyone's contributions. Develop your skills, further your knowledge and be part of a team who are transforming lives, every single day!

Application Process

• To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) explaining how you meet the eligibility criteria.
• Interviews are expected to take place on Monday, 7^th April 2025.
• If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Ian Jones, Head of International Partnerships (i.jones@mmu.ac.uk) until 4^th March 2025. After this date please contact Andrew Ludley, Deputy Head of International Partnerships (a.ludley@mmu.ac.uk)

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you!

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+.