Job Description

Salary

58,225 - 67,468 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full-Time

Job category/type

Fixed Term - Full-Time

Job reference

REC00004090

Associate Head Partnerships

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"PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is open to current employees of the University of Portsmouth only"

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

The Faculty of Technology and the School of Computing are seeking to appoint, on a secondment basis, to the post of Associate Head (Partnerships). The secondment is available on a fixed-term basis from 16 November 2025 until 31 July 2027. You will have a substantive contract (fixed term or permanent) in the Faculty that must not expire before the end date of the secondment period.

The School of Computing at the University of Portsmouth is seeking to appoint an Associate Head (Partnerships), a senior academic leader responsible for driving strategic and operational initiatives that strengthen and expand the school's engagement with external collaborators and Transnational Education (TNE) partners. The successful candidate will also oversee the effective delivery and ongoing monitoring of student exchange programmes.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 04 November 2025.

Informal enquiries and detailed remit of this role can be made in person or by email to Ronel Beukman at ronel.beukman1@port.ac.uk.

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Contributory defined benefits pension schemes - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support and research staff and Teachers Pensions for our academic staff. Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.