Global Partnerships Director — Strategy & Growth

Uniglobaltechnologies; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff University seeks a Head of International Partnerships to lead the growth of its global partnerships portfolio and shape the university’s international strategy. You will drive high‑level relationships with partners worldwide and oversee activities across multiple regions to support expansion.

The role requires senior leadership experience in international collaboration, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of delivering strategic outcomes in higher education.

Qualifications

• Experience in international partnerships within a university or global organisation.
• Proven ability to provide strategic leadership in partnership development.
• Track record negotiating and developing complex partnership agreements.
• Experience coordinating university‑wide initiatives across regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Cardiff University’s global partnerships strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership for growth of the international partnership portfolio.
• Coordinate university‑wide international initiatives.
• Develop high‑value strategic relationships with partners worldwide.
• Identify new opportunities for international collaboration.
• Lead negotiation and development of significant international partnership agreements.
• Oversee partnership representatives in Malaysia, China and India.
• Support the university’s global expansion objectives.

Skills

International partnerships

Strategic leadership

Negotiation of partnerships

Cross‑functional coordination

Global collaboration

Job description

Cardiff University seeks a Head of International Partnerships to lead the growth of its global partnerships portfolio and shape the university’s international strategy. You will drive high‑level relationships with partners worldwide and oversee activities across multiple regions to support expansion.

The role requires senior leadership experience in international collaboration, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of delivering strategic outcomes in higher education.