United Kingdom — International Student Market
654K inbound students (2024) +0%
1. India 169K
2. China 152K
4. United States 36K
5. Pakistan 31K
14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom
OVERVIEW
The Head of Partnerships at London School of Science and Technology (LSST) will provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership across a broad portfolio of education and international activity. The role covers higher and further education partnerships, validated and franchised provision, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), and PSRB engagement. This position also supports institutional internationalisation, articulation agreements, employability initiatives, executive education, and apprenticeships.
Key responsibilities
- Provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership across higher and further education activity
- Lead international partnerships and collaboration initiatives
- Oversee validated and franchised provision
- Manage commercial partnerships and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
- Lead articulation and progression agreements
- Support transnational education initiatives
- Oversee partnership governance and compliance
- Contribute to employability initiatives
- Support apprenticeships and executive education activity
- Support institutional internationalisation objectives
Requirements
- Experience leading partnerships within education environments
- Ability to provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership
- Knowledge of international collaboration and agreements
- Understanding of partnership governance and compliance
- Experience supporting articulation and progression arrangements
- Familiarity with transnational education activity
- Ability to engage with commercial partnerships and PSRB activity
- Understanding of employability initiatives, executive education, and apprenticeships
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
This role supports the development of international and commercial partnerships that can expand education opportunities and strengthen institutional collaboration. Effective leadership in agreements, articulation pathways, and governance can help institutions maintain quality standards while supporting sustainable international growth.
Bonus: Application advice
- Highlight experience managing partnerships across education or international settings
- Demonstrate knowledge of governance, compliance, and institutional agreements
- Include examples of commercial or international collaboration projects
- Show experience supporting articulation pathways or progression arrangements
- Emphasise communication and stakeholder management skills
- Tailor your application to demonstrate understanding of apprenticeships, executive education, and partnership development
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Head of Partnerships employer: Uniglobaltechnologies
Aston University is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of international education. With a strong commitment to employee development, staff can expect ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement, all while being part of a vibrant community dedicated to educational excellence. Located in a thriving city, Aston University provides a unique advantage with its diverse cultural landscape and access to global networks.
