Global Development Advisor

Exeter Science Park Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Competitive pension contributions

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Exeter University is seeking a Global Development Advisor to join the Global Opportunities team. The role will support Professional Services, Faculty and external partners on Global Opportunities activities, including Study Abroad programmes, offering specialist knowledge, and guiding stakeholders.

The post joins a collaborative team to enhance the student experience and inform policy via data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation and planning skills; able to problem solve.
• Strong communication with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience with university administration systems.
• Adaptable to change in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Opportunities team and external partners on Global Opportunities activities.
• Assist with Study Abroad programmes and provide specialist guidance to stakeholders.
• Use data to inform policy review and contribute to university targets set by leadership.
• Coordinate with Faculties and support grade conversion processes.

Job description

About The Role

External Engagement and Global

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY

This full-time post is availablefrom March 2027on afixed term basis till March 2028 to cover maternity. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager. This vacancy is open to internal candidates only.

Salary will be £33,951 per annum on Grade Esubject to knowledge, skills and experience.

The Role

The Global Development Advisor will be part of the Global Opportunities team and provide dedicated support to Professional Services, Faculty and external Partners on matters relating to Global Opportunities across a range of activities and programmes. The post-holder will work both independently and collaboratively as part of the Global Development Advisors and wider team, to enhance the student experience across the full range of Global Opportunity activities. This includes supporting the Study Abroad programmes, imparting specialist knowledge, advice and guidance to stakeholders, engaging with Faculties, supporting grade conversion processes, using data to inform policy review and undertaking other activities related to Global Opportunities to support the achievement of University-level targets set by the Global Opportunities Senior Leadership Team.

About You

We are looking for someone with excellent organisation and planning skills who is able to problem solve, work independently, and communicate effective with a diverse range of stakeholders, and is adaptive to change in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate will also have experience of university administration systems and processes.

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

Further Information

For further information about this role please contact Global Opportunities Partnerships Manager Clare Crick on [e-mail]

About Us

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues – see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do