Project Manager (International Partnerships)

Contract: Full-time, fixed term (18 months)

Salary: Grade 7, £43,103-£50,368 p.a. Including LWA

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is one of the world’s leading conservatoires, renowned for its forward focus and innovative programmes. We don’t just train our graduates for a career in dance or music – we inspire them to define their art forms.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Student Recruitment and International Relations team to lead on the coordination and development of the newly approved Joint Education Institute (JEI) with Beijing Dance Academy (BDA) in China. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in delivering a major strategic initiative for Trinity Laban, with the first set of pilot programmes scheduled to launch in September 2027.

Reporting to the Head of Student Recruitment and International Relations, the main remit of the post is to ensure successful planning and development of the JEI project. This will include supporting curriculum development and programme organisation, managing operational planning and compliance across quality assurance, finance, legal and People & OD areas, and providing specialist support to colleagues at both Trinity Laban and BDA. The postholder will bring strong project management expertise, a high level of cultural awareness and the ability to proactively problem-solve to ensure effective and timely delivery.

You will work closely with colleagues in Corporate Affairs, Registry, Artistic Management, Finance, People & OD and other services across Trinity Laban. You will also build excellent working relationships and collaborate extensively with colleagues at BDA and other external stakeholders to develop a mutually beneficial partnership and ensure successful delivery of the JEI project.

Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering day-to-day project administration
• Coordinating and supporting project working groups
• Producing project documentation
• Identifying and mitigating project risks

You will contribute to programme development and support the Deputy Director and the Associate Director (Dance) with validation and governance processes, and act as a secretary to relevant committees and advisory groups.

Educated to degree level, you will be experienced in carrying out international projects or programme management/administration role in higher education, along with strong understanding of UK-China partnership development within higher education. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to represent the Conservatoire confidently to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and government or embassy officials. Ability to communicate in Mandarin would be highly desirable. Please note that the role will involve significant international travel.

As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note all applications submitted will be shortlisted anonymously by our recruiting panel, so please ensure that your name and personal details are not included in your supporting statement, otherwise we will not be able to consider your application.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026, at 23:59 hours GMT (No Agencies).

Interview Date: TBC either Wed 18 Feb or Tue 24 Feb (may be subject to change).

For any queries about this position that are not covered in the job pack, please email Katerina Filosofopoulou, Talent Resourcing and Organisational Development Officer on: staffrecruitment@trinitylaban.ac.uk

All of our taught programmes are validated by Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Research degrees are validated by City, University of London. Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales Company No. 51090. Registered Charity No. 309998.