Head of Global Academic Partnerships - York, United Kingdom - York St John University

York St John University

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York, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Department:

Global Office
Location:
York
Salary:
£46,974 to £57,696 per annum
Closing Date:
Wednesday 08 May 2024 at midnight
Interview Date:

Monday 10 June 2024

Reference:

Full time permanent

Location:
York

Salary £46,974 to £57,696 per annum**
About the University

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York, and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest-growing universities in the U.K. over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade.

This strategy emphasises our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world and a more prosperous region.

We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The role

As the Head of Global Academic Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our global engagement strategy and strengthening our network of international collaborations.

You will lead a dynamic team and work closely with academic departments, professional services, and key stakeholders to identify and develop strategic partnerships with renowned universities, research institutions, and educational organisations worldwide.

Required skills and experience

Proven experience developing and successfully managing international academic partnerships in a higher education or research setting.
A good understanding of the strategic issues facing higher education and the regulatory frameworks.
Experience in building and sustaining internal and external relationships
Experience in managing and coordinating resources and demonstrable experience in working with regulatory processes and governance systems

Please see the job description for further criteria.

Additional Information
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including

Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
Pension scheme
Health Cash Plan after six months service
Employee Assistance Programme
Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
Oncampus courses, onetoone tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
Relocation expenses package for certain roles

Further information about life at YSJ

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.

The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.

We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.

Closing Date - Wednesday 08 May 2024 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Monday 10 June 2024