International Partnerships Manager

The International Partnerships Manager will lead the coordination and implementation of Kingston University’s international partnership and Transnational Education (TNE) activity, aligned to the International Plan 2025–28 and Strategic TNE Framework.

The post holder will play a key institutional role in identifying, shaping, and advancing new international partnership opportunities. Working collaboratively with the Associate Director of International Student Recruitment, the Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions, and senior colleagues across Faculties and Professional Services, the role will ensure that Kingston University develops partnerships that are strategically aligned, academically robust, and financially sustainable.

You will lead the early-stage assessment of prospective partnerships, coordinating due diligence, business case development, and internal stakeholder engagement. The role will oversee the progression of new opportunities through the University’s approval processes, ensuring effective planning, governance, and risk management. In addition, you will contribute to the ongoing management and enhancement of partnerships post-approval, supporting their long-term success, quality assurance, and growth in line with institutional priorities.

The Person

You will hold an honours degree (or equivalent) and have experience in international partnership development or Transnational Education (TNE) within Higher Education. You will bring knowledge of global HE trends, TNE policy, and financial modelling, with the ability to contribute to business cases and assess strategic and financial information.

A collaborative and highly organised professional, you will have experience working across academic and professional teams, with an understanding of risk, compliance, and budget management in an international partnership context. You will demonstrate excellent communication, coordination, and data management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, including overseas activity.

You will also show cultural awareness, a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the ability to build effective relationships across diverse international contexts.

Directorate/Function

The Directorate for Students attracts and supports an inclusive student body, ensuring students become sought-after graduates through career enhancement and a focus on wellbeing.

Recruitment and Admissions at Kingston University forms a large department within the Student Directorate encompassing recruitment and admissions across home and overseas students.

It provides a strategic, operational and advisory service for the University on all aspects of recruitment and admissions. This includes course marketing, student recruitment, student admissions, website management and development, design & print, copywriting, editing as well as international development, visa and immigration advice, events and graduation services. Together we are committed to widening access and improving customer service across the entire applicant journey.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £50,160.00 per annum.

Interviews are due to be held on 20 March 2026

For informal enquiries please contact Rebecca Blake, Associate Director of International Student Recruitment.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.