At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student mobility activities and promote global opportunities for students.
- Company: St Andrews University, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, hybrid working, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with a focus on professional growth.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in global education and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We seek a highly motivated candidate to support a range of Global Office activities related to student mobility opportunities, including for both in- and outbound students to and from St Andrews. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with demonstrable team working skills and will be capable of operating flexibly across the team.
They will play a key role in supporting existing Global Office programmes and will have the opportunity to build expertise and experience within educational partnerships as well as being expected proactively to pursue new and enhanced activities for our students within the Global portfolio. The role holder will work across an established and collaborative Global Office team to ensure diverse and high-quality programmes are made available and promoted as we seek to broaden our offer to students.
The role is designed to allow a candidate with aspirations to work in the Global Higher Education context the opportunity to develop skills and experience in the area. The candidate we are looking for will be able to work closely with all colleagues in the Global Office, to identify and discuss new opportunities with their line manager, and to promote agreed outcomes.
They will be involved in organising events and activities for students under these areas and will be expected to offer flexibility in providing support to a range of related activities within the team. The role holder will also liaise with colleagues across the University in academic Schools and in units including Registry, the International Education Institute and Admissions as well as with external partner institutions.
Employee Benefits:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people. At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
Global Opportunities Representative employer: University of St Andrews
At St Andrews, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Global Opportunities Representative, you will benefit from a generous annual leave package, hybrid working options, and access to extensive training resources, all while contributing to meaningful educational partnerships in a supportive team environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every voice is valued, making St Andrews not just a workplace, but a community where you can thrive.
