Job reference: SRF49860
Salary: £45,585 - £56,021 per annum
Closing date: 06/12/2024
Department: External Relations Directorate
Location: Whiteknights Reading UK
Employment type: PM-Other Related
Division: Not specified
Hours Per Week: 1.00 FTE
Job live date: 13/11/2024
Employment Basis/Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (Maternity cover) 31/1/2025 - 28/2/2026

Job Description

The University of Reading is seeking to appoint a Senior Partnerships Manager on a fixed term basis (to cover maternity leave) until February 2026 to be part of the Global Partnerships Office.

The Global Partnerships Office plays an important role implementing key elements of the University’s new institutional Strategic Framework for Internationalisation and Global Engagement.

In this exciting role you will work across the External Relations Directorate and with Academic Schools to lead on the management of existing partnerships and the development of new ones. This includes TNE and recruitment partnerships.

You will have

  • Knowledge of International partnerships and transnational education
  • Proven track record of managing relationships with internal and external contacts
  • Excellent operational and project management skills
  • Good knowledge of UK institutional policies and procedures
  • Excellent team-working skills and the ability to articulate effectively in written and oral communication


We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

Contact Name Ashley Burke

Contact Job Title Interim Head of Global Partnerships

Contact Email address a.burke@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name. Lamma Zghoul

Alternative Contact Job Title. Senior Partnerships Manager

Alternative Contact Email address, l.zghoul@reading.ac.uk


Closing date: 6 December 2024

Interviews will be held: 16 December 2024


  By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.  Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying.  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 champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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