Head of International Partnerships and Transnational Education

Cardiff University is seeking a Head of International Partnerships and Transnational Education to realise the University's global ambitions in relation to global partnership development and engagement.

Working with the Director of International, the role will spearhead Cardiff University's Transnational Education and international partnerships strategy, coordinating and implementing university-wide initiatives and strategies and driving Cardiff's reputation as a global-civic university, and a hub of knowledge and innovation within Wales, the UK and internationally. The role holds significant responsibility for negotiating agreements with partners overseas with significant financial and reputation consequences for the University.

The role will manage an enhanced team of 5 staff in the UK and 3 partnership representatives located in Malaysia, China and India. Responsibility for the operations of the overseas offices in China and Malaysia also sits with this post. The post holder oversees all of the University's strategic partnerships activity including management of a £500,000 budget.

You will report to the Director of International and be senior member of the International Office within the Communications and Marketing division.

A passion for higher education and its potential to transform lives is key, as is experience in international partnerships and TNE. You will need to be willing and available to undertake international travel as required, up to 12 weeks per year.

The role is full-time and open-ended.

Please contact Anne Morgan, Director of International should you have any queries:

Closing date: Friday, 16 May 2025.

Cardiff 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. 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.