OVERVIEW The International Partnerships Officer role at the University of Surrey focuses on supporting the successful delivery of strategic global partnerships and international networks across education and research. The position provides high-level operational support and expert advice to enable effective international engagement. It sits at the centre of collaboration between academic leaders, professional services teams, and external global partners. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide high-level support and expert advice for the delivery of strategic global partnerships and university networks in education and research – Analyse partnership opportunities to support institutional international priorities – Coordinate international visits and delegations involving senior stakeholders and partner institutions – Support the development and management of international agreements – Monitor partnership outputs and assess impact across education and research activities – Showcase international activities and partnership achievements – Work closely with Associate Deans (International), academic colleagues, international recruitment teams, admissions, and quality assurance teams – Act as a key point of contact for international partner institutions, funding bodies, and policy organisations REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International partnerships play a critical role in advancing a university’s global reputation, research collaboration, and educational reach. This role helps ensure that international engagement is strategically aligned, well-coordinated, and impactful across multiple dimensions of university activity. By supporting sustainable and effective partnerships, the role contributes to long-term institutional resilience and global collaboration. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate experience supporting or coordinating international partnerships, collaborations, or projects within higher education or a related international context – Use examples that show your ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including academics, senior leaders, and external partners – Highlight any experience with international agreements, institutional networks, or cross-border collaboration, even if gained as part of a broader role – Emphasise organisational skills, particularly in coordinating visits, managing multiple priorities, and tracking outputs or impact – Show awareness of how international partnerships support both education and research objectives within a university setting – Tailor your application to reflect the strategic nature of the role, focusing on how your work enables others to succeed rather than delivering outcomes alone