"Director of Global Engagement"

Role

Director of Global Engagement

Department: Global Operations & Intelligence Unit

Grade: 10

Responsible to: Pro Vice Chancellor & Executive Dean of Global Partnerships

Campus: Belfast

Reference Number: 037527

(Permanent / Full-Time)

About Us

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

The Role

The University wishes to appoint an outstanding individual to the position of Director of Global Engagement. This is a strategically vital role, directly supporting our ambition to be recognised as a globally connected university with a strong international presence. The post-holder will lead the development and delivery of innovative strategies that attract high-quality international students, expand transnational education (TNE) provision, and grow sustainable income streams from international markets. Working closely with colleagues across faculties and professional services, the Director will champion Ulster University’s offer on the world stage, building relationships that deliver long-term benefit for the institution and our communities. The role will require a visionary leader who can blend strategic insight, commercial acumen, and cultural intelligence to navigate the competitive global higher education landscape.

Application is by submission of a completed application form with a short summary of your career history (no more than four pages).

About You

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Substantial experience of leading at a senior level, successful international recruitment at scale and at an institutional level and across multiple markets.
• Significant record of the development and enhancement of global partnerships across a range of activities.
• Significant record of developing and delivering at scale a range of plans to develop and enhance the global reach and reputation of teaching and research within higher education institutions.
• Strong understanding of the global higher education environment, including TNE, international partnerships, and market trends.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.