Head of Transnational Education

Uniglobal Technologies; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting for a Head of Transnational Education. This senior leadership role focuses on directing international education activity and shaping cross-border collaborations to advance strategic priorities.

You will provide strategic oversight, build partnerships with international campuses and partners, and coordinate across academic and professional service teams to ensure quality and scalable delivery of transnational programs.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of transnational education environments.
• Ability to drive international collaboration and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for transnational education activity
• Support the development and oversight of education initiatives connected to international delivery
• Contribute to institutional priorities related to transnational education
• Work within a senior head role at Northumbria University

Skills

Transnational education

Leadership

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Education/International Studies

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

OVERVIEW Northumbria University is recruiting for a Head of Transnational Education based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This senior education role focuses on leadership within transnational activity and offers an opportunity to contribute to institutional priorities in international higher education. The position is suited to professionals with experience leading complex education initiatives and supporting collaborative academic activity across borders. As a head-level appointment, the role is likely to involve strategic oversight, partnership engagement, and coordination across university functions connected to transnational education.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership for transnational education activity
• Support the development and oversight of education initiatives connected to international delivery
• Contribute to institutional priorities related to transnational education
• Work within a senior head role at Northumbria University

Requirements

• Experience relevant to a senior head position in education
• Knowledge of transnational education environments
• Ability to contribute to leadership and strategic activity within a university setting WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Transnational education continues to play an important role in the global higher education sector, supporting international collaboration, student access, and institutional growth. A strong head of transnational education can help universities maintain academic quality, strengthen partnerships, and align international activity with long-term education goals. This role contributes to how a university engages internationally and delivers education beyond its domestic campus environment. Effective leadership in transnational settings can support sustainable partnerships and positive outcomes for students, staff, and partner institutions.

Bonus: Application advice

• Review the university’s international and education strategy before applying
• Highlight leadership experience connected to transnational or international education activity
• Demonstrate examples of collaboration across academic and professional service teams
• Tailor your application to show experience managing complex education initiatives
• Use clear examples of strategic planning, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement
• Prepare to discuss how you support quality and consistency across transnational education delivery