Job Description

Salary

The starting salary will be from 33,951 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.

Contractual hours

36.5

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Job category/type

Admin, Professional, Managerial

Date posted

31/10/2025

Job reference

Q08133

External Engagement and Global

This new full time post is available immediately on a permanent basis and offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time working on campus and some time from home.

Summary of the role

The University of Exeter has is delivering against its Strategy 2030, which places working with global partners at the heart of tackling major societal challenges facing the world today. Partnerships form a huge part of this strategy, including establishing a range of partnerships with global universities to support research, teaching, and Transnational Education (TNE) priorities.

The Partnership Engagement Officer will work with Regional Heads in support of Global Partnerships priorities for the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) and the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS). This will include supporting the Regional Heads with the identification of global partners in support of the faculty global plans, offering project and administrative support for global activities, and ensuring the smooth administration of faculty activities - including some event planning, budget management, project management and relationship management. It is envisaged that the postholder will split their time evenly between HASS and HLS; once established the postholder will have the opportunity to undertake some distinct projects with strategic partners or networks.

Some overseas travel may be required. The post-holder will have regular engagement and guidance from the Regional Head team and the Head of Global Partnerships in the delivery of agreed targets and activities. The post-holder will work closely with staff in other areas of professional services to support the delivery of the Global Strategy. This will include but is not limited to: Marketing, Communication and International student recruitment; Innovation, Impact and Business in relation to industry relationships; Research Services in relation to research funding; Global Opportunities in relation to student mobility; Teaching, Quality Assurance and Enhancement in relation to programme development; Legal and others from Compliance, Governance and Risk; and Global Advancement in relation to philanthropy and alumni relations.

Please ensure you read the and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

41 days leave per year options for flexible working numerous discounts at leading retailers onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

About Global Partnerships at the University of Exeter

The University of Exeter's research and education makes a difference across the world. In order to deliver our Strategy 2030 we recognise that Global Partnerships are vital. The Global Partnerships Team seeks to create mutually beneficial partnerships that enhance our research, training, data, knowledge exchange and student recruitment, in pursuit of new discovery, academic excellence and transformative impact. Our mission is to make the world greener, healthier, and fairer place by collaborating with partners on priorities which address the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We work with global partners to:

Enhance the University's excellence in research, education, and knowledge exchange by working strategically with universities around the world. Collaborate with partners to develop strategies and action to tackle the SDGs, developing best practice and using the power of our research and education to create positive impact. Strengthen Exeter's engagement and expand our footprint in different regions of the world. Provide our staff and students with access to international collaboration opportunities. Develop scalable transnational education partnerships with partners that share our values and with whom we can offer an outstanding student experience. Use technology to facilitate collaboration and transcend international boundaries, creating new research and education opportunities aligned with our commitment to tackle the Environment and Climate Emergency

Further information

Please contact Liam Roberts, l.p.j.roberts@exeter.ac.uk