Strategic Pathway Partnerships Lead (Part-Time)

University-of-Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nottingham is seeking an experienced Head of Pathway Partnerships on a 0.4 FTE basis to lead pathway development and sponsor relations at a time of international growth. The role sits in the Student Recruitment Central Dept at Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, with a pro-rata salary and flexible working arrangements.

You will oversee strategy, provider relationships and international sponsor engagement, working across academic and professional services to deliver sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in international student recruitment, partnership development or account management within UK Higher Education.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of international education systems and the international student recruitment environment.
• Experience of managing people, analysing data and making evidence-based decisions.
• Experience of commercial negotiation, sponsor engagement, pathway partnerships and established sector networks would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the University’s pathway partnership and sponsor relations strategy.
• Provide strategic oversight of recruitment performance, market intelligence, data and trends, identifying opportunities for growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with pathway providers, sponsors, Academic Schools and external stakeholders.
• Act as the University’s key relationship lead for pathway provider activity, facilitating effective collaboration across the institution.
• Lead and develop the University’s international sponsor engagement approach.
• Manage and support relevant staff, providing clear direction, development and leadership.
• Represent the University at internal and external events and deputise for senior colleagues when required.

Skills

International student recruitment

Partnership development

Account management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Negotiation

Job description

University of Nottingham is seeking an experienced Head of Pathway Partnerships on a 0.4 FTE basis to lead pathway development and sponsor relations at a time of international growth. The role sits in the Student Recruitment Central Dept at Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, with a pro-rata salary and flexible working arrangements.

You will oversee strategy, provider relationships and international sponsor engagement, working across academic and professional services to deliver sustainable growth.