The Head of Transnational Education (TNE) will play a critical leadership and development role within the University's growing portfolio of global partners. The role will implement frameworks, processes, and operational capability to launch and sustain high‑quality offshore educational provision, manage governance structures, lead horizon scanning, and support senior stakeholders as the University expands its TNE activity. The post holder will manage an allocated budget within the International Relations Office's overall budget.
Responsibilities
- Implement frameworks, processes, and operational capability to launch and sustain high‑quality offshore educational provision.
- Set up and operate TNE activities, including horizon scanning, risk identification, and governance management.
- Lead project management, regulatory and quality assurance initiatives, and partnership development.
- Support senior stakeholders as the University expands its TNE activity.
- Coordinate cross‑jurisdictional regulatory compliance and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable track record of direct involvement in transnational academic and logistical operations, including oversight of at least one significant joint programme, dual award, or branch campus activity with an international university.
- Experience interpreting and applying regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, including awareness of QAA requirements for TNE, OfS quality and standards, academic governance processes, and student protection considerations.
- Experience drafting or contributing to legally sensitive documentation such as Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), partnership agreements, and due diligence reports.
- Proven ability to support or lead the development of policies, frameworks, or governance structures within higher education.
- Experience in international market analysis and/or financial modelling for TNE activities.
- Knowledge of the commercial, political, and regulatory environments shaping global TNE activity.
- Familiarity with the operational realities of international branch campuses, joint schools, overseas study centres, or dual degree delivery.
- Experience preparing and supporting site visits, external audits, curriculum alignment exercises, and partner evaluations.
- Degree‑educated or equivalent professional experience.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate and influence with tact and diplomacy.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days.
- Employer‑contributory pension schemes.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym.
- Discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside learning opportunities such as LinkedIn Learning.
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath.
- Family‑friendly workplace.
- Competitive reward package recognising the talent of a diverse workforce.
- Relocation allowance.
- Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan to help with immigration expenses.
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app.
- Staff support groups and wellbeing networks.
- Wellbeing champions and a suite of tools, resources and frameworks to enable staff to thrive.
Head of Transnational Education (TNE) in Bath employer: University of Bath
The University of Bath is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Located in a vibrant city, the university provides a fulfilling career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
