OVERVIEW The Educational Partnerships Institutional Liaison Manager (ILM) at Oxford Brookes University sits at the heart of the institution’s international growth strategy. This role supports the expansion of transnational education by turning strategic ambition into operational reality through effective global partnerships. Working within the Educational Partnerships team at a key stage of development, the postholder contributes to sustainable international engagement while safeguarding academic standards and the student experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing oversight of global educational partnerships – Translate the University’s transnational education ambitions into practical and sustainable partnership activity – Manage the full lifecycle of educational partnerships, from development through to ongoing review – Ensure academic quality across partnership provision – Ensure compliance with UK and international regulatory frameworks – Support programme validation and review processes linked to partner delivery – Advise on regulatory requirements affecting international and transnational education – Facilitate high-level collaboration with international partner institutions – Contribute to a strong and consistent student experience across partner programmes REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS As universities increasingly operate across borders, strong governance and relationship management are essential to maintaining academic integrity and institutional reputation. This role helps ensure that international partnerships deliver high-quality education that meets regulatory expectations while supporting positive student outcomes. By aligning strategic ambition with robust operational practice, the ILM plays a key role in enabling sustainable and responsible global engagement. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Demonstrate a clear understanding of transnational education and why effective partnership management is critical to academic quality and compliance. – Use examples to show how you have supported complex collaborations or multi-stakeholder relationships, particularly in an international context. – Highlight experience with quality assurance, programme validation, or regulatory frameworks where relevant, focusing on your role in processes rather than outcomes alone. – Show that you can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery, especially in environments undergoing change or growth. – Reflect an appreciation of the student experience within partnership provision and how professional services roles contribute to it. – Tailor your application to Oxford Brookes University by engaging with its international ambitions and values, demonstrating genuine interest in the institution’s direction.