About York St John University: York St John University is a modern and ambitious university located in the historic city of York. With its fast growth over the recent years, the university has developed a new strategy for the next decade, focusing on widening opportunities through education and creating a fairer world and prosperous region. The university places great importance on inspirational learning and impactful research, recognizing its academic expertise as its greatest asset. Head of Global Academic Partnerships Role: As the Head of Global Academic Partnerships, you will have a crucial role in shaping the university’s global engagement strategy and strengthening its network of international collaborations. Working closely with academic departments, professional services, and key stakeholders, you will lead a team to identify and develop strategic partnerships with renowned universities, research institutions, and educational organizations worldwide. Required Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate for this role would possess the following: 1. Proven experience in developing and successfully managing international academic partnerships in a higher education or research setting. 2. A good understanding of the strategic issues facing higher education and the relevant regulatory frameworks. 3. Experience in building and maintaining internal and external relationships. 4. Proficiency in managing and coordinating resources. 5. Demonstrable experience in working with regulatory processes and governance systems. For further criteria, please refer to the detailed job description. Additional Information: If you have any questions or would like to have an informal conversation, please feel free to contact Mohsin Ramzan, the Director of YSJ Global at m.ramzan@yorksj.ac.uk. It is important to note that this role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. For more information about this visa route, please visit the Skilled Worker visa: Overview on GOV.UK website (www.gov.uk)