Vacancy ID: 587Salary: 61,759 - 67,468 per annum (Grade 8)Job Group: Professional Services (Management, Admin, Specialists, Technical & Operations Support)Industry: Managerial Professional Specialist StaffPosted: 2026-09-02Closing date: 2026-10-02Job AdvertFollowing the launch of our University Strategy, Our future, together, and the recent publication of our expanded, ambitious and innovative Global Strategy, Cardiff University is establishing a dedicated Transnational Education (TNE) team. With a strong commitment to developing reciprocal TNE partnerships, and following the opening of our first international branch campus in Kazakhstan, Cardiff University is embarking on an exciting new phase of global expansion. We are looking for talented and ambitious individuals who are passionate about widening access to global education, developing impactful international partnerships and helping shape the future of Cardiff University’s global presence. These are exciting opportunities to play a key role in the next chapter of Cardiff and Wales’ international development. Head of Transnational Education (TNE) Cardiff University is seeking to appoint an experienced and ambitious Head of Transnational Education (TNE) to provide strategic leadership for Cardiff University’s ambitious and growing TNE portfolio. The postholder will provide strategic leadership, direction and management for the University’s TNE portfolio, ensuring that its development is aligned with Cardiff University’s strategic priorities and Global Strategy. They will develop new TNE opportunities, lead partnership negotiations and oversee the development and delivery of TNE agreements across a range of international markets and jurisdictions. The postholder will provide expert advice on the legal, regulatory and compliance considerations associated with TNE, working closely with colleagues across the University to ensure that partnerships are appropriately developed, governed and delivered. The postholder will lead and line manage the Cardiff University TNE Team, providing strategic direction and creating a collaborative, high-performing team focused on developing and managing high-quality TNE partnerships. The post is full time and open ended. International travel will be necessary, as required.Salary: £61,759 - £67,468 per annum (Grade 8)Date advert posted: Wednesday, 2 September 2026Closing date: Friday, 2 October 2026Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Hysbyseb SwyddYn dilyn lansio Strategaeth y Brifysgol, Ein dyfodol, Gyda'n Gilydd, a chyhoeddi ein Strategaeth Fyd-eang estynedig, uchelgeisiol ac arloesol yn ddiweddar, mae Prifysgol Caerdydd wrthi’n sefydlu tîm Addysg Drawswladol (ADL) pwrpasol. Mae Prifysgol Caerdydd, sydd wedi ymrwymo’n gryf i ddatblygu partneriaethau ADL, ac yn dilyn agor y campws cangen rhyngwladol cyntaf yn Kazakhstan, yn cychwyn ar gyfnod cyffrous newydd o ehangu byd-eang. Rydym yn chwilio am unigolion talentog ac uchelgeisiol sy'n angerddol am ehangu mynediad at addysg fyd-eang, datblygu partneriaethau rhyngwladol sy’n cael effaith go iawn a helpu i lunio dyfodol presenoldeb Prifysgol Caerdydd yn fyd-eang. Mae'r rhain yn gyfleoedd cyffrous i chwarae rhan allweddol ym mhennod nesaf datblygiad rhyngwladol Caerdydd a Chymru.Pennaeth Addysg DrawswladolMae Prifysgol Caerdydd yn dymuno penodi Pennaeth Addysg Drawswladol (ADL) profiadol ac uchelgeisiol i ddarparu arweinyddiaeth strategol i bortffolio ADL uchelgeisiol a chynyddol Prifysgol Caerdydd. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn arwain yn strategol, yn rhoi cyfeiriad ac yn rheoli portffolio ADL y Brifysgol, gan sicrhau bod ei ddatblygiad yn cyd-fynd â blaenoriaethau strategol a Strategaeth Fyd-eang Prifysgol Caerdydd. Bydd yn datblygu cyfleoedd ADL newydd, yn arwain y broses o negodi partneriaethau ac yn goruchwylio datblygiad a chyflawniad cytundebau ADL ar draws ystod o farchnadoedd ac awdurdodaethau rhyngwladol. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn darparu cyngor arbenigol ar yr ystyriaethau cyfreithiol, rheoleiddiol a chydymffurfiol sy'n gysylltiedig ag ADL, gan gydweithio'n agos â chydweithwyr ledled y Brifysgol i sicrhau bod partneriaethau'n cael eu datblygu, eu llywodraethu a'u cyflawni'n briodol. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn arwain ac yn rheoli llinell Tîm ADL Prifysgol Caerdydd, gan ddarparu cyfeiriad strategol a chreu tîm cydweithredol sy’n perfformio’n uchel ac yn canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu a rheoli partneriaethau ADL o safon. Mae hon yn swydd amser llawn a phenagored. Bydd angen teithio’n rhyngwladol, yn ôl yr angen.Cyflog: £61,759 - £67,468 y flwyddyn (Gradd 8)Dyddiad hysbysebu: Dydd Mercher, 2 Medi 2026Dyddiad cau: Dydd Gwener, 2 Hydref 2026Mae Prifysgol Caerdydd wedi ymrwymo i gefnogi a hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb ac amrywiaeth a chreu gweithle cynhwysol. Rydym o’r farn bod modd gwneud hyn drwy ddenu, datblygu a chadw ystod amrywiol o bobl o lawer o gefndiroedd gwahanol. Felly, rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bobl o bob rhan o’r gymuned, beth bynnag fo’u rhyw, eu hethnigrwydd, eu hanabledd, eu cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, eu hunaniaeth draws, statws eu perthynas, eu crefydd neu eu cred, eu cyfrifoldebau gofalu neu eu hoedran. Rydym yn croesawu ac yn annog ceisiadau yn arbennig gan y rhai o grwpiau nad ydynt wedi’u cynrychioli’n ddigonol o fewn gweithlu'r Brifysgol, fel y rhai sy'n uniaethu fel LGBT+, o gefndiroedd ethnig leiafrifol neu'r rhai ag anableddau. Er mwyn helpu ein cyflogeion i sicrhau cydbwysedd rhwng eu gwaith a’u bywydau personol, byddwn hefyd yn ystyried cynigion i weithio’n hyblyg neu rannu swydd. Caniateir i geisiadau gael eu cyflwyno yn Gymraeg, ac ni fydd cais a gyflwynir yn y Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na chais a gyflwynir yn Saesneg.
Head of Transnational Education employer: Cardiff University
Cardiff University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With generous benefits such as 45 days of annual leave, a supportive local pension scheme, and opportunities for flexible working, the university fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation in teaching. As a member of the Occupational Therapy team, you will not only contribute to shaping future healthcare professionals but also benefit from comprehensive support in your career growth through programmes like the Cardiff University Education and Fellowship Programme.
