Global Partnerships Officer

Role Description

Role

This role sits in the Global Partnerships Team, reporting to the Global Partnerships Manager. You will be joining the team at a critical time in the growth of international activity at the University. The team around you are committed and driven, and work to develop key strategic alliances across the world. You will work with them to deliver the international aims of the University strategy. 

• As part of this role, you will support, manage, develop and negotiate key partnerships in specific areas of the world to facilitate joint academic projects, to raise York’s profile, and to generate new opportunities for the University across research, teaching, and capacity building activities. 
• You will be responsible for mapping existing research, teaching and engagement links in several strategic regions
• You will identify and assess new research and teaching opportunities for bilateral partnerships
• You will provide analysis and briefing materials for senior staff, organise international visits and host international delegations. 
• You will support the Global Partnerships Managers in major strategic projects and network engagement. 
• Project managing, planning and accompanying  incoming and outgoing  visits 
• Maintaining a database of Memoranda of Understanding that the University signs with international partners

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

The successful candidate will have: 

• Good knowledge of Global and Current Affairs
• Knowledge of International research funding and government policy-making
• Knowledge and understanding of university research and teaching environment 
• Excellent interpersonal skills including diplomacy and tact. Sensitivity to issues of cultural difference. Confidence in dealing with senior academic members of the University

Interview date: 11 April 2023

For informal enquiries: please contact Sabrina Zissler sabrina.zissler@york.ac.uk

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork