Head of International Partnerships

Uniglobaltechnologies; Cardiff; On-site; 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

United Kingdom - International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

This employer operates 1 active branch campus in 1 country (since 2025)

OVERVIEW Cardiff University is seeking a Head of International Partnerships to support the next phase of its global expansion following the launch of the university strategy and expanded Global Strategy. This senior role will provide strategic leadership for the development and growth of the university’s international partnership portfolio. The position focuses on strengthening global partnerships, building high-value relationships, and supporting the future direction of Cardiff University’s international presence. The successful candidate will contribute to partnership development across multiple regions and lead strategic international initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Cardiff University’s global partnerships strategy
• Provide strategic leadership for the growth and development of the international partnership portfolio
• Coordinate university-wide international initiatives
• Develop high-value strategic relationships with partners around the world
• 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

Requirements

• Experience as an international partnerships professional
• Ability to provide strategic leadership in partnership development
• Experience leading negotiation and development of partnership agreements
• Ability to coordinate university-wide initiatives
• Experience supporting international collaboration and global partnership development WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports Cardiff University’s ambitions for international growth and strengthens the university’s global partnerships network. Effective partnership development helps expand international collaboration opportunities, supports institutional strategy, and enhances the university’s presence in key global regions. The position also contributes to long-term partnership success by connecting the university with strategic international organisations and institutions around the world.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience managing international partnerships within a university or global organisation
• Provide examples of successful partnership development and strategic relationship management
• Demonstrate experience negotiating complex partnership agreements
• Show evidence of leading international or cross-functional initiatives
• Tailor your application to Cardiff University’s global strategy and international development priorities
• Include examples of collaboration across multiple countries or regions