Head of International Partnerships
Cardiff University is seeking a Head of International Partnerships to realise the University’s global ambitions in relation to global partnership development and engagement.
Working with the Director of International, the role will spearhead Cardiff University’s international partnerships strategy, coordinating and implementing university-wide initiatives and strategies and driving Cardiff’s reputation as a global-civic university, and a hub of knowledge and innovation within Wales, the UK and internationally. The role holds significant responsibility for negotiating agreements with partners overseas with significant financial and reputational consequences for the University.
The role will manage a small team in the UK and partnership representatives currently located in Malaysia, China and India. The post holder oversees all of the University’s strategic partnerships activity including management of a £500,000 budget.
You will report to the Director of International and be a senior member of the International Office within the Communications and Marketing division.
This post is full-time and open-ended.
Salary: £61,759 - £67,468 per annum (Grade 8)
Date advert posted: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Closing date: Friday, 2 October 2026
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.