International Partnerships Manager

3 weeks ago


Sussex, United Kingdom University of Sussex Full time

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed  

Expected start date: As soon as possible

About the role

The University of Sussex is seeking to recruit an International Partnerships Manager to join our International Office team to lead on the maintenance and development of international recruitment partnerships to help to deliver our global ambitions.

This is an exciting time to be joining the University of Sussex as we build on existing success in international student recruitment and partnerships.

We have bold plans for expanding the productivity and range of our recruitment partnerships and this role will play a pivotal role in delivering against these ambitions.

Working under the direction of the Associate Director International, you will work closely with Senior International Officers and academic schools to:

  • Lead on all aspects of the University’s contracts with recruitment partner universities and colleges.
  • Underpin the development of effective working relationships between partner institutions and University departments
  • Develop, implement and manage Student Recruitment and Marketing Strategy for the recruitment partnerships.
  • Provide advice, guidance and policy development that supports innovation in the development of recruitment partnerships including considering new models of partnership, new academic areas for partnership and new overseas territories in which to develop partnerships.
  • Ensure quality assurance arrangements are aligned with institutional and external regulatory requirements, and manage risk as appropriate

About you

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to develop and manage relationships between partner institutions and University departments. You will have

previous experience of work in partnerships, preferably student recruitment partnerships. You will have a clear understanding of the opportunities and issues relating to student recruitment partnership development and management. You will have excellent administrative skills and the ability to work highly efficiently and effectively to deliver results.

About our Division

The CMA division is vital in contributing towards the success of Sussex. We work closely in partnership our academic schools and other learning institutions in the UK, and, Internationally to attract the very best students we can. Our ideas matter, that is why we work and advise on Institutional Growth Strategies to support the University in achieving positive outcomes. The life-long relationships with our global alumni and friends enable many of the gifts which allow Sussex’s research to flourish.

Why work here…

Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. 

Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here.

Please contact Gareth Topp (gareth.topp@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

£37,099 to £44,263 per annum, pro rata if part time



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