Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Director of International Engagement to drive our global strategy and enhance the University's international reach and reputation.



As a senior leader in our Marketing & External Relations Directorate, you will shape and lead the development, delivery, and continuous refinement of the University's international strategy, ensuring it reflects institutional priorities, anticipates global trends, and drives long-term impact. You will provide authoritative direction on internationalisation policy, positioning the University as a forward-looking, globally connected institution. In this high-profile role, reporting directly to the Executive Director of Marketing & External Relations, you will influence decisions at the highest levels of the University and provide inspirational leadership to our international partnerships and global mobility teams.

Role Requirements:

Lead the development and delivery of the University's international strategy ensuring alignment with our strategic ambitions and global higher education trends. Build and steward high-value global partnerships and programmes that enhance our international profile and reputation. Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and represent the University at high-level international engagements, building a connected global network of institutional partners, alumni, and stakeholders. Support transnational education (TNE) activity, ensuring compliance, quality assurance, and long-term sustainability across our international portfolio. Champion global student and staff mobility through impactful partnerships and externally funded programmes like Turing and Erasmus+ successors. Collaborate with recruitment, marketing, and alumni teams to align global strategies, reputation-building, and market engagement efforts. Contribute to our performance in international ranking frameworks and enhance global visibility of the University of Greenwich.


You will bring a strong track record of leading international strategy in a higher education setting, with significant experience in building successful international partnerships, managing global risk, and working across cultures. You will have the agility to work within a complex environment, influence at the highest levels, and deliver tangible outcomes that enhance institutional impact.



This is a flexible role with a hybrid working pattern. While international travel is a core part of the role, you will also be expected to work across all our campuses as needed to support university-wide engagement. Your weekly working pattern can be shaped in line with business needs and your personal circumstances, combining on-site presence with remote working.



For an informal discussion about the post please contact Claire Matthews, Executive Director, Marketing & External Relations c.chalmers@gre.ac.uk



Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on sreca@gre.ac.uk



The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.



We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.



Discover why the university of Greenwich is the perfect place to shape your future - watch our Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive's inspiring message on why you should join us Your Future Starts Here.



To apply please submit a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to meet the personal specification (maximum two pages) and full CV which should include:


Full employment history Educational and professional qualifications The name and contact details of two referees (these will not be approached until the final stages of the selection process and not without your prior permission)


We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.



We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.



We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.



We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees' experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.