Regional Head, Global Partnerships

External Engagement and Global

This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Summary of the role

As part of the Exeter’s Global Partnerships Team in the External Engagement and Global (EEG) directorate, the postholder will work on a range of partnership activities with international institutions in support of the delivery of global targets outlined in the University’s Strategy 2030 .

The role consists of two main elements:

• Supporting the strategic development of partnership activity across the University within an assigned geographic region;
• and alignment to one of the University’s three Faculties, driving their Faculty’s global agenda across research, education initiatives, and transnational education (TNE).

The successful applicant will be capable of applying their experience to partnership development and project management in support of their assigned region and faculty. They will be comfortable in both working with senior leaders to develop global strategy for their assigned region and faculty, and in delivery of action plans and projects.

The postholder will have highly effective and accurate communication skills and will liaise with staff from international HE institutions as well as within the University of Exeter – both with academics and professional services staff. They will have the ability to lead discussions; to inform strategy; to negotiate, and to write clear and detailed reports and recommendations. Qualities such as diplomacy, sensitivity, a commitment to excellence and a proactive, enthusiastic approach are fundamental to this role.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).  

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City .

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information.

Please contact James Smith, [email protected]