Background of department/role

The Global Partnerships Manager is a key role within the Global Engagement Office focussed on leading development of our TransNational Education portfolio at Canterbury Christ Church University in support of the Head of Global Partnerships & Assistant Director.

Play a pivotal role in the development of our Global Partnerships strategy as a key member of the Global Engagement Office.

Manage and oversee the partnership development portfolio and growth of our TNE presence globally.

This is an active and engaged role, contributing to the Universities strategic priorities and the Globalisation of Canterbury Christ Church University.

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced partnerships manager who excels at detail orientated work and stakeholder engagement. Conveying confidence, empathy and support to a range of stakeholders

You will be graduate qualified (or equivalent standard) with at least 4 years experience in Partnership activity, you must be able to demonstrate a target driven approach, Excellent communication and data driven are essential requirements.

Desirable requirements: Quality assurance understanding in Higher Education would also be desirable.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible.

Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus; but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service required or the tasks/activities being undertaken.


How to apply

Start date for applications: 19th of December 2025
Closing date for applications: 24th of January 2025
Interviews are to be held: Week commencing 23rd February 2026

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Michelle Childs, Michelle.Childs@cantebrury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05987

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.