Head Of International Relations & Partnerships

Salary: £45,585 to £48,350 with progression to £54,395 per annumNewcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.Closing Date: 30 June 2024The RoleWe are looking for a forward-thinking Manager to join our International office as part of their senior management team.This one-year, fixed term role is a unique opportunity for your development in the international higher education field.You will play a leading role in the development and delivery of strategies for International Relations and partner engagement by making a significant contribution to the achievement of Newcastle University’s ambitious plans for internationalisation. This is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on the delivery of our new Global Strategy.The International Relations and Partnerships Team provides expert leadership and frameworks of co-ordination and support for academic and professional service units and other teams within the International Office, in a range of areas, including:a. management and co-ordination of a portfolio of partners and relationships, including partnerships with institutions and a range of other stakeholders such as alumni and our global public
b. information management and data analysis
c. creation of robust, streamlined policy and procedures to facilitate international partnership development
d. management of International projects, including visit and event managementWe are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate evidence of leadership skills and an ability to operationalise plans to achieve strategic goals. Ideally, you will bring experience of being able to deliver results against large scale targets.If this sounds like you, please apply by uploading your CV and letter of application which outlines how you can evidence the skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the person specification below.We are operating a hybrid approach of in persona and remote working and are happy to discuss flexible working requirements.If you would like to have a chat about this opportunity in more detail, please contact Elisa Miles at .Key Accountabilities

• Provide a high level of support and specialist expertise to the Director of International Affairs for the development and delivery of Newcastle University internationalisation strategies
• Play a leading role in the development and delivery of International strategies and plans, including the setting and delivery of targets, coordination of activity across NU, and optimisation of financial and staff resources. Key activity areas will include:
• International partnerships and stakeholder relations
• Development of profile, brand and reputation
• Supporting international student recruitment and a range of other business objectives across the University
• Lead development and delivery of strategy and delivery for partner engagement and relationship management
• Lead on the acquisition and delivery of intelligence, information and data that is effective, appropriate and applied to strategic priorities and objectives, and the current context
• Provide a high level of leadership, team management and staff development to maximise the effectiveness of the International Relations & Partnerships Team, and the International Office in general
• Lead the development and management of university-wide operations and systems to optimise International Relations, partner engagement and reputational development
• Develop and manage frameworks and systems for the provision of a high level of knowledge and expertise relating to International Relations and partnerships and the internationalisation of Higher Education in general
• Build and maintain excellent relations with key internal stakeholders, including Faculties and Schools, professional service units, and manage a range of high level external relationships
• Manage and monitor the International Relations and partnerships budgets with a focus on impact and return on investment
• Represent Newcastle University on visits and events on campus and overseas in support of University objectives

The PersonKnowledge, Skills and Experience

• A high level of ability to develop, manage and motivate a team, including budgeting, setting targets and KPIs, monitoring work flows and supervising staff that may be located both in Newcastle and overseas
• Evidence of high level strategic thinking, experience of strategic planning, and the ability to reconcile strategic, academic and commercial objectives
• A focus on results backed up by a track record of delivery at scale in International Office management or transferable experience related to sales and/or marketing
• A high level of initiative and excellent organisational skills, and the ability to set priorities, manage change, and make sound judgments

Attributes and Behaviours

• Demonstrated ability to work independently under limited direction, adapt and work flexibly in a dynamic environment, and the willingness to travel when required
• A proven ability to balance a broad range of priorities and relationships to deliver in a complex environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, internal and external relationship management, discretion and diplomacy, and a track-record of effective stakeholder engagement
• A proven ability to engage a broad portfolio of internal and external customers and stakeholders
• A high standard of numeracy, effective IT skills and attention to detail, including significant skills of market research and data analysis
• Extensive experience of process enhancement, management and policy development
• A business or marketing (or other cognate) qualification of the appropriate level or focus
• Knowledge of International higher education environments

Qualifications

• A university degree or a equivalent professional experience

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.Requisition ID: 27267