Senior Partnerships Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:

University House
Salary:

- £33,391 to £36,295 per annum

Permanent
Post Type:
Full Time
Release Date:
11 July 2023
Closing Date:

hours BST on Tuesday 25 July 2023
Interview Date:

Friday 11 August 2023
Reference:

Birmingham City University is a diverse and exciting place to work, and we currently have an opportunity for a Senior Partnerships Officer (Partnerships and Mobility) and Senior Partnerships Officer - (Partnerships and TNE) to join our dynamic Partnerships and Mobility Team within the International Office.

The main responsibilities for this role are:

Contribute to the achievement of University international targets.
Review and monitor existing partnerships and ensure they continue to support the University's strategic objectives.
Grow and strengthen relationships with the full range of institutions including Transnational Partners to ensure sustainability and quality outcomes
Developing and delivering comprehensive partnership plans for all countries within the designated regions to meet partnerships targets within a specified budget.
Conduct market analysis and environmental scanning to identify potential partner institutions matching the profile of the University, supporting the due diligence and agreement process
Maintain effective customer relationship management for prospective and current international partners, prospective students, nominated agents and representatives and other stakeholders.
Work with colleagues across the University to ensure that all new partnership opportunities confirm to quality requirements and incountry education regulations.
Manage and coordinate inward and outward visits, including academic and senior management members of staff as well as representatives from government bodies, local ministries of education and key international stakeholders.
Ensure that records, databases and management information systems are up to date and maintained accurately.
Contribute to developing promotional materials relevant to market areas.

Requirements for the role:

Degree or equivalent.
Previous experience and knowledge of international partnerships within a higher education environment.
Previous experience of working within an international office at a University or similar educational institution is desirable.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with an articulate, confident and diplomatic approach.
Experience of negotiating international partnership arrangements.
Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities on own initiative.
Ability to drive forward new developments and update or implement new procedures.
Ability to communicate at all levels and across all cultural boundaries.
Understanding of sensitivity to cultural issues relating to and international liaison work.
Ability to undertake potential travel and work independently whilst overseas.
Ability to work successfully in a team.

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