Head of International Partnerships Development

The role will be agile working (blend of home and office based). 

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Global Student Recruitment and Admissions Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for leading the University’s Recruitment, Applicant Marketing, Admissions and Enquiries and International partnerships development objectives. 

The post manages the University’s global partnerships strategy, focusing on Transnational Education (TNE) and supporting student progression activities in collaboration with the Recruitment team. 

Using market and global trend analysis, the role targets partnership development overseas, supporting research, education, and international recruitment. It coordinates business development through established University procedures, creating models to evaluate new opportunities from strategic and financial perspectives. 

After launching new partnerships, the post oversees annual reviews and analyses their strategic and financial performance. It advises senior leadership, works with academic and administrative teams, and promotes partnerships to enhance the University’s global profile. 

As the lead for international partnerships business development, the role ensures clear key account management, liaising across Schools, Faculties, and the Registry to deliver compliant partnerships efficiently. 

The role involves substantial internal collaboration and extensive external interaction, including travel, to engage with partners, networks, agencies, and regulatory bodies. 

For more information, please read the associated Job Description. 

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Adam Hall (a.hall@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 30 March 2025

Interviews will be held on: 14 and 15 April 2025

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