Director of Transnational Education (TNE)

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. Set within its Guildford-campus, its 3,000 staff provide exceptional teaching and practical learning to over 16,000 students. A home to research excellence, Surrey provides world-class research facilities and an environment to nurture and develop academic research into real world commercial applications.

With an already strong global reputation operating branch campuses internationally, the University of Surrey is seeking to appoint its Director of Transnational Education, a senior strategic post responsible for the leadership and development of Transnational Education (TNE) activities across the institution.

Working closely with the University Exec and senior academic stakeholders, the TNE function will deliver the University's ambitions of growing its international footprint, through overseas branch campuses, joint institutes, franchise arrangements and similar.

The Director of Transnational Education (TNE) will be responsible for:

• Recruiting and driving a dedicated TNE function that works with academic representatives across the organisation
• Undertaking in-country activities to assess local frameworks
• Identifying and championing opportunities for the University to grow its international footprint
• Leading commercial negotiations and establishing deals with international partners
• Leading the institutional implementation team to successfully launch new partnership projects, working closely with academic peers

The University has a long and demonstrable track record of success in the TNE space. The Director of TNE will enable the University to realise its ambitions to expand into new geographies that include Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Experience

Candidates will benefit from having demonstrable experience in TNE, International Educational Partnerships, or Global Engagement. Experience leading TNE activities in either the lead or supporting role for a UK HEI or Pathways organisations is highly desirable.

How to apply

The University of Surrey has engaged the services of The McLean Partnership, to whom applications should be sent by midnight on Sunday 6th April 2025.

To apply, please send a concise covering statement and CV to The McLean Partnership via surrey@mcleanpartnership.com, reference: UoS/TNE. 

A full job spec is available at https://surrey.mcleanpartnership.com

For an informal and confidential conversation before applying, please call Caius Freeman on 07517 950 934.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase diversity in our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, women and people with disabilities.

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