Partnership Development Manager

at  Plymouth University

Are you looking for your next opportunity to develop strategic International Partnerships?
Our aim is to deliver outstanding education that makes a difference, improving local, national and global communities. Within Plymouth Global we develop and enrich the University’s international TNE partnerships with the vision to grow and develop both current and new partnerships, preparing our students to become global citizens.
In this role, you will be responsible for proactively, identifying and developing new strategic international partnerships to build and extend our current international partnership network, developing mutually beneficial partnerships, and aligning with the University’s International Strategy.
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic professional with both business development skills and experience in developing international partnerships within the HE sector. You will have excellent relationship management skills, experience of delivering to internal and external stakeholders at a senior level, and a robust focus on financial outputs.
You will work in collaboration with both academic and professional services staff from across the university alongside external stakeholders. It is essential you are educated to degree level, or equivalent work experience with innovative ideas and strong analytical skills.
You will be joining a team of International Partnership managers who are currently managing partnerships from across the globe. This role is based in Plymouth but it does require international travel as part of the role.
There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Julie Swain by email at julie.swain@plymouth.ac.uk by telephone on 07847 896165.
Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 30th October 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.
Remote working is available up to 2 days a week.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

Please refer the Job description for details