Student and Academic Services
Academic Partnerships and Apprenticeships
International Academic Partnerships Manager
Ref: ALC1609
Starting salary from £38,784 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £47,389 per annum
The University of East Anglia is seeking an experienced International Academic Partnerships Manager to join our Academic Partnerships team. In line with University’s International and Student & Educational Experience Strategies, UEA is expanding its international academic partnerships portfolio and this exciting new role will be key to achieving this ambitious growth.
The International Academic Partnerships Manager will lead the development and management of new Academic Partnership provision. In particular, you will take a lead role in the onboarding and overall quality assurance of UEA Transnational Education (TNE) and international academic partners. You will be responsible for coordinating institutional approval for new partnerships and programmes, liaising with key academic and professional services colleagues as well as enhancing and developing quality assurance processes overseeing the University’s international partnerships. You will take a business partner approach monitoring partner performance in relation to quality; providing challenge and support to partners; pursuing issues in a pro-active and consultative manner and giving advice and guidance on regulatory issues.
You will have proven experience in the development and management of international academic partnerships along with expertise in regulatory and legislative frameworks and excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. The role will require international travel.
This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part-time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 31 October 2025
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