The International Development Division (IDD) is an integral part of the University's Directorate for the Student Experience. Within IDD, the International Relations team undertakes a range of activities in support of the Global Influence Strategy and the work of the Associate Vice-President (Internationalisation).
The International Officer (International Relations) will join an established team and play a key role in providing operational support in the planning, development and implementation of a variety of projects and activities undertaken by the International Relations team. The role is deliberately wide-ranging in focus, in order to enable the team to respond to changing opportunities and challenges in the internationalisation arena. The post holder will take functional responsibility for aspects of ongoing work, for example the management and continued improvement of our service provision for our international sponsors, as well as provide support and project management of a range of other activities such as supporting inward and outward visits from our international stakeholders, the provision of management information and briefing notes, running events etc. All aspects of this work will entail close working with colleagues in Faculties, Schools, other parts of the Directorate for Student Experience as well as external organisations.
You will have demonstrable experience of meeting operational requirements, with excellent planning, project management and organisational skills with the ability to work to both short term and long term deadlines. You will possess excellent communication skills (written and oral) and be able to present information clearly. You will have sound analytical, creative and pragmatic problem solving skills. As a constructive team player you will demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal/external stakeholders.
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Find out more about this position:
We strongly encourage you to find out more about this post prior to application. We will be holding online applicant Q&A sessions for anyone interested in this position. Sessions are available on Tuesday 5 July 5pm or Wednesday 12 July 5pm (UK time). To register and receive the zoom link, please email: international.relations@manchester.ac.uk with the subject heading ‘International Relations Officer’ stating which session you would like to attend.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place week commencing August 1st (tbc)
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Tanya Luff
Email: tanya.luff@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
