International Activities – UK Jobs

Keele University is a world class campus-based university committed to providing the highest quality learning and living environment in which our students and staff can flourish. The University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, commitment to sustainability, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2,000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects. We have ambitious plans for future growth and development, building upon our reputation as a research-led campus University with a broad academic base. 
As a member of the Executive team, working as an ambassador for the University, our Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) is responsible for leading the development and implementation of international strategy at the University. Building on recent strong growth in international student numbers, you will collaborate with a range of stakeholders, in particular the Pro-Vice-Chancellors of Education and Research and Innovation, our international school partner, Navitas, and the Director of Global Student Recruitment, together with your own international networks, to ensure that the University is showcasing its education and research strengths to an international audience, supporting the creation of strong overseas partnerships and continuing strong international student recruitment. Working with other colleagues you will also contribute to the development of an on-campus experience which supports international students to settle and thrive at Keele.
To apply you must be a strategic thinker, able to provide visionary leadership and contribute to the wider leadership of the University and the delivery of its Strategic Plan. You will be able to demonstrate success in a senior leadership role in internationalisation within a complex organisation, a substantial record of developing strategic partnerships that deliver required outcomes, and success in integrating international activities across student education, research and innovation, and external engagement. You will also possess perspective and awareness of the key factors impacting higher education in the UK and internationally, including an understanding of the strategic issues influencing the internationalisation of student education and student mobility.
Keele University values diversity, and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, and to proper and fair representation across its senior decision making groups. In support of these commitments, the University particularly welcomes expressions of interest and applications from women and from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, for this post.
For further information and details of how to apply, please visit https://www.dixonwalter.co.uk/opportunities/pro-vice-chancellor-international-keele ‎or contact Emma Wilkins at Dixon Walter on 07741 875289 or at [email protected]
The closing date for applications is Thursday 10 November 2022

We are looking for a manager of our Student Visa Compliance team – If you enjoy managing, developing and implementing policy, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you! 
UEA has a large international student body and you will enjoy a pivotal role, working with all parts of the University to ensure we are able to admit and sponsor our students whilst they study with us.
You will be reviewing and interpreting UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) legislation, developing and maintaining systems to support this and be the named contact for the University with the UKVI. You will become our expert in this field and have a clear understanding of the overall UK immigration rules and be able to support colleagues with our monitoring and reporting obligations.
We are looking for an organised self-starter with strong analytical and excellent interpersonal skills. Previous experience working with the UK Visas and Immigration regulations and legislation is advantageous but is not essential, and we will provide you with everything you need to become an expert.  
Benefits include excellent pension and annual leave entitlements with additional privilege days; staff development; working in a pleasant campus environment; and access to one of the country’s leading sports complexes. For information about the benefits of working for the University, please see: Staff Benefits – Careers at UEA – About
This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview. 
To apply for this vacancy, please follow the online instructions via ‘Apply’.
The University is committed to diversifying its workforce. As examples, we already hold an Athena SWAN Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality. We also have a Vice-Chancellor led Taskforce on Tackling Racism and a Race Equality Charter Working Group which support our work on race equality. Our aim is to submit to the Race Equality Charter in 2024.

Department 
The Academic Section is one of the University’s Professional Services sections and is headed by the Academic Registrar. The Section is responsible for managing all aspects of student and academic administration and plays a central role in delivering the University’s commitment to excellence in education across the institution.     
The International Services Team is part of the Academic Registrar’s Office, at the heart of the Academic Section, overseeing the University’s compliance with its obligations to the Home Office as an immigration sponsor, and supporting students with immigration permission throughout their time with us.  
Duties of the Role
The Senior International Services Officer is a senior member of the International Services Team. The post-holder will work collaboratively with colleagues within the team and across the University to maintain the University’s compliance with Home Office rules as a Student Sponsor Licence holder, through delivery of efficient and high-quality services. These will include managing the production of immigration documentation for students, as well as provision of information, advice and guidance in line with relevant regulatory frameworks.This post is fixed-term, full-time post until 31 July 2024 due to a temporary funding source.
If you are a current University of Essex member of staff applying for the post as a secondment, you must discuss your application for this secondment with your line manager prior to making an application. Your Department/Section will need to consider cover arrangements for your absence before a decision can be reached as to the possibility of your release from your current post.
Skills and qualifications required
We are looking for a motivated team player who puts the needs of our students at the heart of all our work. You will demonstrate highly effective administrative and management skills, and will have experience of working in a customer facing frontline service and casework environment. We need an individual with exceptional written and verbal communication skills who is able to produce accessible information across a range of audiences. 
You will be someone who can establish positive rapport with colleagues and students, think creatively, and work accurately and with attention to detail, including when under pressure.  You will be flexible in your approach and will use your ‘can do’ attitude to best effect when working as a member of a busy team, juggling multiple time-critical priorities.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.
Please use the ‘Apply’ button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.
Our website http://www.essex.ac.uk contains more information about the University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information in a different format, please email [email protected]

Department
Communications and External Relations Section (CER) is one of seven main professional services sections within the University, whose responsibility it is to support the four academic faculties. 
The CER team consist of approximately 100 staff within of a number of teams, including Marketing & Student Recruitment, Admissions, Communications, Development and Alumni Relations, and the International Office. CER are responsible for all UK, EU and international student recruitment. In addition to this, they are also responsible for marketing and admissions, widening participation and community activity, corporate marketing and communications, events, fundraising, relations with alumni, and the arts programme on campus.
Duties of the Role
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic team player to join the Marketing and Student Recruitment Office for a 12 month period until 26 January 2024. You will be part of a creative and dynamic International Business Development team, working closely with colleagues across the University to ensure there is a coordinated and effective approach to how we support the development and management of international Transnational Education (TNE) partnerships, specifically progression link partnerships.
As a key member of the International Business Development team, you will provide project and administrative support, contributing towards the goal of increasing Essex’s international profile and ranking by helping to ensure that the University’s international partnerships plans are delivered effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner.
Skills and qualifications required
You will have relevant administrative experience in a customer service environment, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as sound IT and administrative skills and experience of dealing with multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Your experience of working in large complex organisations will be an advantage, as will be your knowledge of the UK higher education sector. An understanding of higher education other countries would be a distinct advantage. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

The University of Limerick (UL) with over 17,000 students and 1,800 staff is an energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and employability and conducting leading edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our undergraduate and postgraduate students. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and research environment.
Applications are invited for the following position:
Faculty of Education and Health Sciences
School of Medicine
International Manager – Specific Purpose Contract
Salary Scale: €52,214 – €74,236 p.a. pro rata
Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 28th October 2022.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.
The University of Limerick supports blended working
Please confirm that you are currently eligible to work in Ireland. Applications by candidates who are not eligible to work in Ireland will not be processed.
Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.
A completed online application form (separate application forms must be submitted for each post applied for).
Please email [email protected] if you experience any difficulties
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
The University of Limerick holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to selection on merit welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.
“The University of Limerick has implemented a “Smoke and Vape Free Campus Policy”.  Smoking and vaping in all forms is prohibited.”

Sitting within our Global Recruitment and Admissions function, the Global Recruitment (UK and Outreach) team is responsible for the recruitment of UK undergraduate and postgraduate students, and for widening participation.The university is committed to widening access into higher education: working with young people from groups underrepresented in HE to encourage their progression to university, in particular the University of Reading. As part of this commitment the University is part of a collaborative project, Study Higher – a collaboration between The University of Reading, The University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University and Buckinghamshire New University to deliver impartial information, advice and guidance to young people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Swindon.
In this role you will be responsible for delivering effective outreach activity particularly for target groups and schools as identified within the Study Higher collaboration. You will also fulfil event requests by Study Higher regional Higher Education Liaison Officers and work collaboratively as required with colleagues in other partner institutions to deliver activity and shared events.
This role requires flexibility with some evening working and extensive travel across a large geographical area.
You will have:
An undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
Good knowledge of the higher education sector
Understanding of the widening participation agenda in a HE context
Excellent presentation skills
Experience of delivering presentations to a wide range of audiences
Experience of working with schools and young people
Your application will be scored against the person specification for this role. Please make use of the Supporting Statement section of the application to evidence how you meet the essential criteria for this role.
Due to the nature of the funding for this post, this is a fixed-term role until 31st July 2023.
Interview date: 14/11/2022
Informal contact details
Contact role: Outreach & Access ManagerContact name: Kizzi KeastContact email: [email protected] from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Who are you?
You will have significant experience working in an international office or similar environment with first-hand knowledge of the requirements and challenges facing the tertiary education sector within Aotearoa New Zealand with regards to international student recruitment. It goes without saying, you will have worked with people from different cultures and have an appreciation of the need to respect different cultures in a business setting.
Your passion for international education and the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions as destinations for international students will compliment your excellent relationship building skills across a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external. You will have a strong understanding of CRM systems and customer behaviour, and the ability to develop strategies and campaigns that drive international student conversion.
Every day will be interesting and rewarding, you will need to be flexible, resilient, super organised and willing to roll your sleeves up to help where needed as the team reaches out with its international student recruitment strategies.
About the role
This is an exciting role where you will be central to the senior leadership team, reporting to, and working alongside the Deputy Director. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of the University’s international enquiry management and conversion strategies to achieve fast growth targets for international student recruitment. The position will work with the University’s external lead management provider to maximise student transition from enquiry, application, offer and enrolment. In addition, you will work across University teams to assist student enrolment growth initiatives and eliminate barriers to international student enrolment.
For more information www.waikato.ac.nz/international/partnerships
Salary will be in the range of $101,964 to $112,120, per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position.
Who are we?
Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, has its people at heart and strives to provide students with a world-class education and staff with a safe, friendly and collaborative environment where their contributions and engagement are valued.
The University of Waikato is a comprehensive university. The University is ranked in the top 1.1% of universities globally and offers a wide range of programmes across foundation, undergraduate, graduate/postgraduate and doctoral levels. The University’s growth in international student numbers both onshore and offshore occurs through strategic student recruitment and conversion activity through a variety of platforms.
Why should you apply for this position?
You can be part of our success and strong reputation as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our University provides a unique and satisfying work environment with many benefits for our staff including flexible working, study opportunities, generous superannuation and leave provisions and a commitment on the health and wellbeing of our staff.
At Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, we embrace equity and diversity; therefore, we strongly encourage applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. We would greatly value seeing applicants from our Māori and Pacific communities.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Margaret Anderson, Deputy Director, International Office: [email protected]
To view the position description, please click here
For further information and to apply online, please click here.

Lancaster University has a world class reputation as a centre for excellence in research, teaching and scholarship. Ranked in the top 150 universities in the world and in the top 15 in the UK, Lancaster continues to sustain and enhance its reputation for teaching and research excellence both nationally and internationally. The University’s strategy seeks to consolidate Lancaster University’s status as a leading global research-intensive university. Lancaster has a number of partnerships across the world to ensure it delivers teaching that takes students to the frontiers of knowledge and produces graduates who can compete in a global job market.
Lancaster University is seeking an outstanding leader for the post of Associate Director for Global Engagement. Reporting to the Director of External Relations and working very closely with the PVC Global, the Associate Director will provide strategic and operational oversight to the University’s four key strategic global partnerships in China, Germany, Ghana and Malaysia.  The appointee will help the University grow these operations, expand its international activity more generally, and develop a distinctive global brand in order to rise up the world rankings. The new Associate Director will help engender a culture of global citizenship, and facilitate mobility amongst students, staff and faculty.
Candidates will bring significant experience of working with international partners on joint projects, ideally within Higher Education. Knowledge of the development, and potential for growth, of international partnerships, will be key as will an awareness of UK higher education policy and how this relates to target overseas markets. Candidates will be superb relationship-builders with excellent diplomatic and negotiating skills. They will demonstrate deep cultural intelligence, and be able to engage effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures. This is an opportunity to make a significant difference in an area of activity at the heart of the University’s strategy.
For further details about the role, please visit www.minervasearch.com/lancaster .  To apply, please send a full curriculum vitae and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and the person specification to [email protected]  by close of business on Wednesday 9 November 2022.

Salary: £37,474 to £43,414 per annum
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.
We offer innovative teaching, state-of-the-art equipment and superb support across a wide range of learning locations and courses.
We are now looking for an International Enterprise & Future Funds Development Officer to join our INSPIRE team
ABOUT YOU 
To be considered for the role you will need:
A degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
Understanding of Knowledge of the eco-system of enterprise and entrepreneurship within Wales and beyond.
Knowledge of the Higher Education Sector and its stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently to a wide range of stakeholders.
Negotiating with senior stakeholders (i.e. Welsh Government, Industry leaders, etc.)
Experience of capitalising on commercial opportunities in a university setting.
Excellent writing skills and the ability to present complex issues concisely, professionally, and compellingly.
Demonstrable evidence of the ability to use initiative to resolve problems and make informed decisions, which protect the interests of the University.
High level of digital literacy.
BENEFITS 
Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days
Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme
So, if you feel you could thrive and make an impact as our International Enterprise Engagement and Development Leader, please apply via the button shown.
Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.
Closing date: 24 October 11:59pm

Interview date: To be confirmed
The Directorate of Outreach, Recruitment and Marketing is seeking to employ an International Student Adviser.
The International Student Adviser will be responsible for providing a comprehensive pastoral and educational support, advice and guidance service to international students from pre-arrival to graduation. They will also be responsible for providing an excellent student experience to students from across the world and ensuring that the retention of overseas students is at the highest possible level.
This post requires commitment, enthusiasm, and professionalism to meet the expectations of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including students, staff, parents, sponsors, agents and educational and recruitment partners at all levels. The International Student Adviser must therefore be self-motivated, flexible, and able to work with the minimum of supervision.
They will be required to provide advice and guidance to prospective applicants (to improve conversion) to provide support to existing students (to improve retention). They will be expected to work flexibly to support caseloads across the team.
For informal enquiries prior to application, please contact Naheeda Kauser, International Student Support & UKVI Compliance Manager, email [email protected] or Tel (01274) 236900.
Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.
Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.  Further information about the University can be found here.
The Role and the Department 
The International Office is responsible for:
The recruitment of international students to all areas of the university to meet institutional targets
Supporting and managing the developing of international partnerships to raise the University’s global profile and to support academic colleagues in developing international links and collaborations
Managing the university’s student mobility programmes (Erasmus+ and other exchange partnerships) to meet the University’s student mobility target.
The International Officer will support all aspects of the delivery of the University’s Global Strategy, with particular responsibility for the achievement of international student recruitment.
With support from their line manager and International Office colleagues, the post holder will develop and disseminate expert knowledge, to assist the University’s relationship management in market. Market responsibilities may change over time in line with the external student recruitment landscape and the priorities of Durham University, so although the intention is that the post-holder will focus on activity across Europe, UK and the Gulf, we would be looking to appoint someone with an openness to global travel.

The University
At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.
Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. 
The Role and the Department
The International Office is responsible for:
The recruitment of international students to all areas of the university to meet institutional targets
Supporting and managing the developing of international partnerships to raise the University’s global profile and to support academic colleagues in developing international links and collaborations
Managing the university’s student mobility programmes (Erasmus+, Turing and other exchange partnerships) to meet the University’s student mobility targets.
As a member of the International Partnerships and Relations Team, the post holder supports the development of relationships with sponsor bodies, government ministries and scholarship agencies with responsibility for the underpinning administration. Reporting to the International Relations Manager, this new sub-team has been established to nurture existing relationships with scholarship bodies and sponsors in the UK and overseas. And to identify and develop new relationships with scholarship bodies, ministries and sponsors in order to diversify our student population by increasing the number of sponsored and scholarship students choosing to study at Durham.
The post holder is responsible for the administration of agreements and reporting requirements with sponsor and scholarship partners, the maintenance of accurate relationship management records, the provision of advice and support to scholarship applicants. Alongside other professional service colleagues, the postholder will develop appropriate marketing materials to advertise scholarships opportunities to target groups. This role requires significant joint working with teams within the International Office (International Partnerships and Recruitment) and across Durham including Student Immigration and Financial Support, Legal Services, Marketing and Communications, Development and Alumni Relations, Student Registry and Admissions as well and academic staff at a range of levels.
Applicants with experience of working in multi- cultural environments are particularly welcome.