Director Of Global Partnerships and Networks

Work directly with the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), External Engagement, and senior colleagues to provide strategic leadership to the University’s international ambition, with a particular focus on the institution’s transnational education (TNE) and international networks strategies. Lead an innovative and business-development based approach to the identification of new TNE opportunities for the University. This will include the identification and evaluation of opportunities to grow the University of Glasgow’s international footprint through all facets of TNE and building business cases and buy-in for review and approval that will support the delivery of global KPIs, including income generation. As a member of the External Relations Leadership Team, make a significant impact to the long-term direction, strategy and financial sustainability of the University, providing strategic leadership and expert insight to support the identification, management and enhancement of mutually beneficial bilateral partners, networks and alliances.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategy and Business Development: Building on the existing TNE arrangements and working closely with colleagues engaged in TNE management and governance, lead on the University of Glasgow’s TNE strategy focused on new international business opportunities, including the mobilisation and co-ordination of all senior stakeholders. This will require a business development approach to support the identification and creation of opportunities, which support a range of TNE activities. Lead on the initial assessment of TNE opportunities to consider the strategic, reputational and academic fit of a partnership, preparing business cases for any proposed new TNE arrangements.
• Governance: Provide strategic and influential leadership and work with colleagues across Colleges and Professional Services to ensure the quality and alignment of international partnerships with the institution’s academic standards and goals, ensuring compliance with regulatory environments and accreditation standards.
• Partnership Development: Lead the development of strategic partnerships with HE institutions, organisations and governments worldwide to expand the institution’s international reach, reputation and enhance academic collaboration.
• Risk Management and Due Diligence: Lead on the development of risk assessments for each international partnership project, including periods of time overseas to undertake due diligence in-country.
• Advisory Role: Provide expert advice to senior leadership, informed by expertise in the international policy environment, quality assurance and regulations.
• Communications: Develop a long-term, strategic communications strategy to build advocacy internally and externally, sharing best practice and success of international partnerships and networks.
• Resource Management: Manage substantial resources, including the management of the annual budget and associated resources, in line with agreed budget processes.
• Other: Deputise for the DVC, External Engagement and represent External Relations at a senior level on internal project boards, forums, and committees as required.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge/Qualifications: Essential: Ability to demonstrate the necessary strategic competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary professional knowledge and leadership experience in a similar or number of different specialist roles.
• Skills: Essential: High level relationship management, influencing, negotiation and interpersonal skills accompanied by political awareness and acumen.
• Experience: Essential: Demonstrated track record of successfully establishing and managing international partnerships, TNE programmes and global initiatives in a higher education setting.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be on Competitive on the Management, Professional and Administrative, Senior Administrative Group, level 10. This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open-ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.