Royal Holloway, University of London
Job title:
International and Partnerships Manager
Company:
Royal Holloway, University of London
Job description
The University’s vision is ‘to be the UK’s global university for sustainable farming and land management, enabling communities locally, nationally and across the world to thrive in harmony with nature’. To deliver this, the Business Development Team leads and brings together activities across International, Innovation, Research and Knowledge Exchange, Laboratories, and Leadership and Skills as part of the University’s professional services.The RAU has a significant and growing international footprint, including a number of major strategic international partnerships in China, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates which contribute to a portfolio of joint activities across teaching and learning, research and staff and student exchange. Our strategic priorities for 2024/25 include the growth of international and transnational education students, and enhancing the international student journey, as well as supporting our developing portfolio of international research collaboration.The RoleThe International and Partnerships Manager will support the coordination and delivery of international activities at a strategic level as well as managing, coordinating and facilitating an extensive portfolio of international activities across the University. This will include becoming skilled at developing and drafting partnership agreements, and being a source of information and guidance on partnerships and international activities internally for staff; significant endeavours are the creation of a new ‘Strategic Partnerships Committee’, and development of an ‘International Network’. The International and Partnerships Manager will be a key contributor to ensure the RAU has a holistic approach to international activities.The International and Partnerships Manager will engage with a broad range of external stakeholders in the UK and overseas, from those involved in developing and delivering our strategy in partnership with us through to international guests that we host at the University.Underpinning the role will be the need to collate, analyse and manage information; planning and establishing systems and processes; and reviewing and recording information for the effective and efficient delivery of our international activities across the University.The role may include some international travel.Skills and Qualifications
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent qualification
- Project Management qualification and/or experience
- Experience of working in an international education and/or research environment including specific experience of working with China partners/in China
- Experience of decision-making at an operational level, demonstrating the ability to work autonomously as well as knowing when to engage peers and colleagues
- Experience of driving and delivering business improvements and efficiencies to enhance quality, engagement and service delivery to assure future sustainability
- Experience of excellent customer service practices and delivery of a quality services both to internal and external stakeholders
To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for us, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.Closing date: 6th October 2024 with Interviews on: 18th October 2024The Royal Agricultural University is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all ethnic backgrounds.£32,982 to £39,347 per annum, Grade 7
Expected salary
£32982 – 39347 per year
Location
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Job date
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:28:27 GMT
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