Please note this vacancy is only open to current University of Glasgow employees.

Job Purpose

Working with the Head of International Relations and as part of a small but dynamic team, this post will provide knowledge, oversight, and strategic support in delivering the University’s global ambitions.

The post will focus on the delivery of high-level professional support and advice to colleagues across the University and with key internal and external stakeholders. This will include working with the Deputy Vice Chancellor External Engagement, Assistant Vice-Principal International, Deans of Global Engagement, and College International Deans.

It will involve providing operational management and oversight of the University’s central internationalisation initiatives and projects, including CIVIS, internal funding opportunities, and engagement with priority partners such as Sydney and Radboud.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Directly support the Head of International Relations across a range of strategic projects and initiatives which deliver the University’s global ambitions.

Support the International Strategy Delivery Board meetings by arranging the quarterly meetings, circulating papers, preparing agendas, and clerking the meetings.

Provide overall management and direction to the University’s strategic internal funding schemes for international activity, specifically the Radboud-Glasgow Collaboration Fund and the University of Sydney Ignition Grant Awards.

2.Consult and work with senior colleagues and international partners to ensure the successful delivery of these funds on an annual basis. Responsibility for the distribution and monitoring of associated budgets.

3. Manage the University’s process for developing Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with international higher education institutions.

Be the first point of contact for MoUs and provide guidance and expert advice to staff across the University on the development of MoUs and the undertaking due diligence.

4. Work with Deans for Global Engagement and College International Deans across a range of strategic partnership activities by contributing knowledge and providing practical support to partner activities.

In particular, work closely with the Dean for Global Engagement for Europe to lead and take forward the work of the Radboud-Glasgow Joint Steering Group and ensure that the collaboration thrives.

5. Provide strategic support to Glasgow’s engagement with the CIVIS Alliance by leading on defined work streams of the project, in cooperation with 10 international partners.

Working closely with the CIVIS Project Manager, provide project support in line with objectives, deliverables and future planning of Alliance activities.

6. Support strategic international partnership activity across the University by undertaking thorough research and preparing insightful briefing notes on international institutions, and sometimes on a regional level, in preparation of high-level visits and events.

7. As an active member of the Internationalisation Team, take on responsibility for projects which are shared across the team, such as international events which take place across the year to engage and inform the internal University staff community.

8. Undertake any other ad hoc duties as are assigned by the International Partnerships and Policy Manager.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills through personal development and progression in a similar role(s). Or: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 8 (Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4, Higher National Diploma) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

Desirable:

B1 Knowledge of the UK higher education sector.

B2 Knowledge of the major trends underpinning the internationalisation of higher education.

B3 Knowledge of international relations and inter-cultural relations.

Skills  Essential:

C1 Research and analytical skills with proven problem-solving skills.

C2 High level of numeracy.

C3 Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with people at all levels.

C4 Proven communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.

C5 Excellent organisational skills.

C6 Efficient time management skills.

C7 Ability to work as part of a team whilst planning and organising own workload and other colleagues involved in similar types of work.

C8 Excellent IT skills.

C9 Ability to use initiative and independent judgement and adhere to organisational policy.

C10 Able to work in a calm and professional manner, while balancing deadlines, changing priorities and demands under pressure.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Experience of research, project work and evaluation.

E2 Experience of dealing with key internal and external contacts.

E3 Experience of coordinating complex committee work.

E4 Experience of communicating with staff at all levels.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended.  Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

Closing date: 22 September 2025

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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