Global Engagement Officer

University of Derby; East Midlands; Ibrido; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous annual leave 38 days + bank

Holistic wellbeing benefits

Staff discounts

Discounted onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working environment

Personal and professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Derby is seeking a Global Engagement Officer to join the Global Engagement Team and help develop UK and international academic partnerships. You will work with Colleges, Schools and external partners to build strong relationships and deliver strategic global opportunities for students.

You will coordinate day-to-day partnership activities, conduct due diligence, and provide professional support to ensure positive partnership experiences and growth of the university's global

Competenze

• Highly organised and proactive, with experience supporting partnership activity in higher education.
• Understanding of collaborative provision and UK/TNE partnerships; knowledge of OfS/QAA requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail; able to develop systems and processes.

Mansioni

• Support development and management of UK and international academic partnerships.
• Coordinate day-to-day partnership activities and due diligence with internal and external partners.
• Provide professional, responsive support to UK and international partners and contribute to global network growth.
• Support wider Global Engagement activity, including international study visits and events.

Conoscenze

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Experience in Higher Education

Descrizione del lavoro

Our Provost – Learning and Teaching department drives forward the University’s ambition to provide excellence and opportunities for all students; building on Derby’s long-standing reputation for teaching excellence, ensuring the development of sector-leading flexible, integrated learning that aligns to the needs of learners, not just now but in the future.

About the Global Engagement Team

The Global Engagement team works with colleges and colleagues at the University to contribute to the successful planning, development, and delivery of new and existing international collaborative activities under the new Global Engagement Strategy. Our primary focuses are international mobility, internationalisation of the student experience and the provision of global opportunities for students.

About the Role

As a Global Engagement Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the development and management of the University’s UK and international academic partnerships. Working within the Partnership Unit, you will help build strong, effective relationships that support the University’s mission, values and strategic ambitions for global engagement.

You will work closely with colleagues across the University, including Colleges, Schools and Institutes, as well as a diverse range of external partners and stakeholders. Your role will involve researching markets, providing valuable intelligence, undertaking due diligence and coordinating the day-to-day administration of partnership activities to ensure relationships are well managed and successful.

You will also provide professional and responsive support to our UK and international partners, helping to ensure a positive partnership experience and contributing to the continued growth and development of our global network.

Working alongside the Partnership Liaison Manager, you will also support wider Global Engagement activity, including international study visits, partnership and networking events, helping to strengthen connections and create opportunities for collaboration around the world.

Please note the start date for this role is January 2027.

The anticipated interview date is 19th November 2026.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual with experience of supporting partnership activity within a Higher Education environment. You will have a strong understanding of collaborative provision and UK and Transnational Education (TNE) partnerships, alongside knowledge of relevant OfS and QAA requirements.

You will be confident managing multiple priorities simultaneously, with the ability to handle tasks of varying scale and complexity while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Experience of supporting the development and implementation of systems, processes and procedures within an education setting will be highly valuable.

Building positive and effective relationships will be at the heart of this role, so you will be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and client relationship management. You will be comfortable working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, developing trust and providing responsive, professional support.

Above all, you will be collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused, with the ability to organise competing demands and contribute positively to the continued development of the University’s UK and global partnership activity.

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)

Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers

Discounted onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

A flexible working environment

A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Emma Lister, Partnership Liaison Manager via [e-mail]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [e-mail]

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit our website for more information.