TNE Partnerships Relationship Manager (SIM and other global partners)

Uniglobaltechnologies; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff University is establishing a dedicated tne team to support and strengthen international partnerships as part of its global strategy. The role focuses on developing strategic relationships with partners like the Singapore Institute of Management and other global collaborators, including international travel where required.

The successful candidate will contribute to partnership delivery, identify opportunities for collaboration, and support the university’s broader ambitions in

Qualifications

• Passion for widening access to global education.
• Ability to support and manage relationship-based partnership activity.
• Capacity to contribute to strategic international initiatives.
• Willingness to undertake international travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and strengthen Cardiff University’s strategic and operational relationships with global tne partners.
• Act as a key relationship lead for a portfolio of international tne partnerships.
• Support effective partnership delivery across international collaborations.
• Identify opportunities for developing partnerships and future collaboration.
• Contribute to the university’s wider tne strategy and international ambitions.
• Work with partners including the Singapore Institute of Management and other existing and prospective partners.
• Support Cardiff University’s global expansion activity.
• Undertake international travel as required.

Skills

International partnerships

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

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 establishing a dedicated tne team following the launch of its University Strategy and expanded global strategy. The university is seeking a TNE Partnerships Relationship Manager to support and strengthen international partnerships, including work with the Singapore Institute of Management and other global partners. This role focuses on developing strategic and operational relationships across a portfolio of international tne partnerships. The successful candidate will contribute to partnership delivery, identify opportunities for developing collaborations, and support the university’s broader global ambitions. International travel will be required as part of the position.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, manage and strengthen Cardiff University’s strategic and operational relationships with global tne partners
• Act as a key relationship lead for a portfolio of international tne partnerships
• Support effective partnership delivery across international collaborations
• Identify opportunities for developing partnerships and future collaboration
• Contribute to the university’s wider tne strategy and international ambitions
• Work with partners including the Singapore Institute of Management and other existing and prospective partners
• Support Cardiff University’s global expansion activity
• Undertake international travel as required

Requirements

• Passion for widening access to global education
• Ability to support and manage relationship-based partnership activity
• Capacity to contribute to strategic international initiatives
• Willingness to undertake international travel WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports Cardiff University’s commitment to expanding its international presence through meaningful and reciprocal tne partnerships. Effective partnership management is important for delivering sustainable global collaboration, supporting students, and advancing the university strategy in an increasingly international higher education environment.

Bonus: Application advice

• Demonstrate experience managing international or cross-institutional partnerships where possible
• Highlight examples of developing collaborative relationships and supporting strategic initiatives
• Show understanding of global higher education and the importance of tne activity
• Tailor your application to Cardiff University’s international and global strategy priorities
• Provide clear examples of communication, stakeholder management, and partnership coordination skills
• Mention any experience working across cultures or supporting international projects