Head of Transnational Education

Uniglobaltechnologies; Cardiff; Vor Ort; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cardiff University is recruiting a Head of Transnational Education to provide strategic leadership for its growing tne portfolio and to develop international partnerships that advance the university's global strategy.

The role will lead the dedicated tne team, oversee the governance and delivery of agreements, and engage with external international stakeholders, with periodic international travel as required to support growth.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in transnational education leadership.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership and direction.
• Experience developing and managing international partnerships.
• Ability to lead partnership negotiations.
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations linked to international education.
• Experience managing teams and providing line management.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a university environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and management for the university’s tne portfolio.
• Ensure development of the tne portfolio aligns with Cardiff University strategic priorities and global strategy.
• Develop new tne opportunities across international markets and jurisdictions.
• Lead partnership negotiations for international collaborations.
• Oversee the development and delivery of tne agreements.
• Provide expert advice on legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations related to tne.
• Work closely with colleagues across the university to ensure partnerships are appropriately developed, governed, and delivered.
• Lead and line manage the Cardiff University tne team.
• Create a collaborative and high-performing team environment focused on high-quality international partnerships.
• Undertake international travel as required.

Kenntnisse

Transnational education leadership

Strategic leadership

International partnerships

Partnership negotiations

Team leadership

Cross-university collaboration

Travel willingness

Jobbeschreibung

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 recruiting a Head of Transnational Education to provide strategic leadership for its growing tne portfolio. The role supports the university’s ambitious global strategy and focuses on developing international partnerships, expanding opportunities across international markets, and supporting the future direction of global education initiatives. This position will lead the dedicated tne team and oversee the development, governance, and delivery of partnerships aligned with the university’s strategic priorities. The role also involves collaboration across the university and engagement with external international stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and management for the university’s tne portfolio
• Ensure development of the tne portfolio aligns with Cardiff University strategic priorities and global strategy
• Develop new tne opportunities across international markets and jurisdictions
• Lead partnership negotiations for international collaborations
• Oversee the development and delivery of tne agreements
• Provide expert advice on legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations related to tne
• Work closely with colleagues across the university to ensure partnerships are appropriately developed, governed, and delivered
• Lead and line manage the Cardiff University tne team
• Create a collaborative and high-performing team environment focused on high-quality international partnerships
• Undertake international travel as required

Requirements

• Experience in transnational education leadership
• Ability to provide strategic leadership and direction
• Experience developing and managing international partnerships
• Ability to lead partnership negotiations
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations associated with tne
• Experience managing teams and providing line management
• Ability to work collaboratively across a university environment
• Willingness to travel internationally as required WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role contributes to the university’s expanding global presence and supports the development of international education opportunities through strategic partnerships. Effective leadership in tne helps strengthen collaboration across borders, supports institutional priorities, and enables sustainable international growth.

Bonus: Application advice

• Demonstrate experience managing strategic international partnerships within a university or higher education setting
• Highlight examples of leading negotiations, partnership development, or cross-border initiatives
• Show understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations linked to international education activity
• Provide evidence of team leadership and collaboration across multiple stakeholders
• Tailor your application to Cardiff University’s global and strategic ambitions
• Prepare examples that demonstrate communication, relationship management, and strategic planning skills