International Student Mobility Manager

UHI partnership; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Sick pay

Discounts

Cycle to Work

DSE glasses contribution

Free parking

LinkedIn Learning

Social events

Job summary

UHI is seeking an International Student Mobility Manager to lead the re-establishment and growth of our international student mobility and exchange function within a developing university partnership.

Reporting to the Head of International Student Recruitment, you will bring strong knowledge of study abroad, Erasmus+ and mobility programmes, delivering complex projects in a multi-stakeholder environment and promoting the UHI brand internationally.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in managing study abroad, Erasmus+ and other student mobility programmes.
• Ability to deliver in a multi-stakeholder environment and build relationships across the partnership.
• Experience supporting international student recruitment and mobility strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational management to re-establish and develop international student mobility and exchange.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UHI partnership on mobility activities and projects.
• Champion the UHI brand in international partnerships and student markets.

Skills

Study abroad management

Erasmus+ programs

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

UHI is the United Kingdom’s leading integrated university encompassing both further and higher education. We are more than a college and more than a traditional university: a diverse, flexible partnership, rooted in our communities and driven by their needs. Our network of colleges, specialist teaching centres and internationally recognised research institutes delivers supported, flexible learning from access level to PhD.

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

International Student Mobility Manager

Salary range

Salary range £43,243 to £45,877 per annum

Duration

Duration Fixed Term until end July 2028

Working hours

Working hours 35 hours per week

Location

Location UHI House, Inverness or other location, including remote, as agreed

Closing Date

Closing Date Sunday 29th November

International Student Mobility Manager

Working within the context of a developing university partnership international strategy, and during a period of transformational change for the university partnership, this is a key fixed-term role to provide operational management expertise to support the re-establishment and development of UHI’s international student mobility and exchange function.

Reporting to the Head of International Student Recruitment, and working closely with colleagues across the UHI partnership, this role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge, understanding and experience managing study abroad, Erasmus+ and/or other student mobility focussed programmes and activity.

Bringing a combined ability to manage and deliver complex projects in a multi-stakeholder environment alongside strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, the successful candidate for this exciting role will be a champion of the UHI brand across our international partnerships and student markets.

Funded as part of a fixed term growth project within the university’s Student Recruitment and Growth portfolio, this role is funded to the end of July 2028. Whilst there may be an opportunity for this role to transition into a longer-term or permanent position at the end of this period, there is no guarantee of extension.

Opportunities for secondment are welcomed.

A detailed job description and person specification for the post are attached.

Pay and Benefits

This role is linked to grade 7 on the UHI payscale.

The starting salary for this position will normally be in the range £43,243 to £45,877 per annum.

This post is fulltime, fixed-term to end-July 2028, and will involve working 35 hours per week on a working pattern as agreed with your line manager.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check, so please let us know if you are currently a PVG scheme member.

The workplace pension scheme we provide to workers at grade six and above is the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). This is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s standards. Full information on the scheme can be found at http://www.uss.co.uk/Pages/default.aspx

Full-time posts carry a total of 42 days leave per annum. It is practice that, with the exception of a Christmas and New Year closure, leave may be taken at any time of year, subject to the requirements of the post and department and with the permission of your line manager.

Recruitment Process

Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK.

The deadline for submitting your application is Sunday 29 th November 2026 at 11.59pm.

Shortlisting will take place the week commencing 30 th November 2026

Interviews

will be held w/c 7th December 2026.

At UHI, we offer a supportive, flexible and rewarding place to work, with a range of benefits including:

• 42 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Attractive pension scheme and options for additional contributions
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Occupational sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme (incl. spousal support)
• High-street and online retail discounts
• 10% off Highlife Highland memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Contribution towards DSE prescription glasses
• Free parking and EV charging (where available)
• LinkedIn Learning access for ongoing professional development
• Long-service awards and active social events