The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Global Student Recruitment and Admissions Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for leading the University’s Recruitment, Applicant Marketing, Admissions and Enquiries and International partnerships development objectives.
The International Partnerships Development Manager will support the Head of International Partnerships Development in the operational delivery of the University’s global partnership objectives, particularly in the areas of Transnational Education (TNE), progression partnerships, and the monitoring of partnership performance. The role focuses on the day-to-day administration and management of partnership development and the implementation of recruitment-based partnerships while ensuring compliance with established University procedures, including the Educational Partnerships Code of Practice.
The role requires robust market research, stakeholder engagement, and effective relationship management, coordinating with Faculties, Schools, and Professional Services across the University. This postholder will actively manage the operational implementation of partnership development activities and implementation of recruitment-based partnerships, oversee performance reporting, and support the strategic ambitions of the institution in international markets.
The role involves substantial internal collaboration and extensive external interaction, including travel, to engage with partners, networks, agencies, and regulatory bodies.
For more information, please refer to the associated job description and person specification.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade
- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
- Excellent staff pension scheme
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development
- On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
- Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above.
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Emma Price (e.price@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing date: 19th April 2026
Interviews will be held on: 1st May 2026