International Partnerships Manager

Kingston University

Location:	Kingston upon Thames, London
Salary:	£50,160 to £59,306
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 16th February 2026
Closes: 9th March 2026
Job Ref: 605473

The Role

The International Partnerships Manager will lead the coordination and delivery of Kingston University’s international partnership and Transnational Education (TNE) activity, aligned to the International Plan 2025–28 and Strategic TNE Framework.

You will play a key institutional role in identifying, shaping, and progressing new international partnership opportunities. Working collaboratively with senior colleagues across Faculties and Professional Services, you will ensure partnerships are strategically aligned, academically robust, and financially sustainable.

You will oversee early-stage assessment, including due diligence, business case development, and stakeholder engagement, and guide proposals through approval processes with effective planning, governance, and risk management. You will also support the ongoing management and enhancement of partnerships post-approval, contributing to their quality, performance, and long-term growth.

The Person

You will hold an honours degree (or equivalent) and have experience in international partnership development or TNE within Higher Education, with knowledge of global HE trends, policy, and financial modelling, and the ability to assess strategic and financial information.

A collaborative, highly organised professional, you will have experience working across academic and professional teams, with an understanding of risk, compliance, and budget management. You will demonstrate excellent communication, coordination, and data management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects, including overseas activity.

You will also show cultural awareness, a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the ability to build effective relationships across diverse international contexts.

Directorate/Function

The Directorate for Students attracts and supports an inclusive student body, ensuring graduates thrive through career enhancement. Recruitment and Admissions is a large department within the Directorate, covering home and overseas students. It provides strategic advisory services in course marketing, recruitment, admissions, international development, visa and immigration advice, events, and graduation. We are committed to widening access and improving service across the applicant journey.

Further Information

This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary of £50,160.00 per annum.

Interviews are due to be held on 20 March 2026.

For informal enquiries please contact Rebecca Blake, Associate Director of International Student Recruitment.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on the 'Apply' button. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.