Assistant Director, Global Partnerships & Mobility

Brighton; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Brighton is seeking an experienced leader to drive its international partnerships and global mobility agenda. This role shapes strategic partnerships, develops investment cases, and oversees performance across a diverse portfolio of collaborations with academic schools and external partners.

You will lead complex negotiations, manage financial governance and risk, and champion opportunities for sustainable growth and high-impact international experiences for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience developing international partnerships in higher education.
• Proven ability to shape business and investment cases.
• Strong track record in global mobility and transnational education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across international partnerships and mobility.
• Guide development of partnership strategies and oversee portfolio performance.
• Lead negotiations and foster collaborations with academic and external partners.

Skills

International partnerships

Transnational education

Commercial proposals

Investment cases

Global mobility

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Financial awareness

Job description

The University of Brighton is seeking an experienced leader to drive its international partnerships and global mobility agenda. This role shapes strategic partnerships, develops investment cases, and oversees performance across a diverse portfolio of collaborations with academic schools and external partners.

You will lead complex negotiations, manage financial governance and risk, and champion opportunities for sustainable growth and high-impact international experiences for students and staff.