Deputy Director of International and Director of the Centre for Study Abroad

Join our dynamic Global Engagement division as the Deputy Director of International and Director of the Centre for Study Abroad (CfSA) within the International Office. In this exciting role, you’ll be at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative within the University of Bristol.

As the visionary leader, you will be entrusted with establishing, managing, and expanding the Centre for Study Abroad. Collaborating closely with the CfSA Academic Director in the Faculty of Arts, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of incoming study abroad students.

Your expertise will shine as you provide leadership across the University, championing international student mobility. You’ll work in tandem with esteemed colleagues, both at the senior level and within our faculty-based teams, to deliver the ambitious objectives of the CfSA.

• Develop and implement CfSA strategy in alignment with the University’s Internationalisation and Global Engagement sub-strategy.
• Create annual operational plans and budgets, delegating responsibilities to the CfSA management team when appropriate to meet international student mobility targets.
• Lead target setting for student mobility within the Integrated Planning Process, collaborating with faculties and finance teams, and making resource requests as needed.
• Identify and address barriers to international student mobility, optimising efficiency, managing risks, and ensuring value for money.
• Represent the University in international contexts, identify partnership opportunities, and lead negotiations with partners.
• Collaborate with External Relations and North America and China Offices to create an integrated recruitment and marketing strategy that supports CfSA objectives.

We’re seeking an exceptional candidate with extensive experience in Higher Education internationalisation, including a visionary approach to enhancing international student mobility. You should be a strategic thinker capable of developing and implementing plans and processes, and a proven leader who can drive transformative change and establish or expand functions within the education sector. Your leadership style should balance strategic vision with operational excellence, promoting collaboration and autonomy. Exceptional organisational, budgeting, and staff management skills are essential, along with the ability to manage high-value initiatives and build effective relationships. Your strong diplomatic communication skills enable you to engage with international stakeholders confidently and influence outcomes.

Why choose us?

In this role, you’ll enjoy a hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. Additionally, we offer a generous holiday entitlement of 40 days, which includes 25 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 7 University closure days. You’ll also have access to a comprehensive pension plan and a range of attractive retail discounts.

If you’re passionate about fostering global education and seeking a role that combines strategic vision with hands-on impact, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference. Join us on this journey to empower students and elevate our international presence.

Contract type: Open Ended

Work pattern: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week.

Grade: L

Salary: £57,696 – £64,914

School/Unit: Global Engagement

This advert will close at23:59pm on the 3rd October. 

The interviews are anticipated to take place on 23rd and 24th October.

For informal enquiries, please contact Shazim Husayn, Director of International, [email protected].

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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Join our dynamic Global Engagement division as the Deputy Director of International and Director of the Centre for Study Abroad (CfSA) within the International Office. In this exciting role, you’ll be at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative within the University of Bristol.

As the visionary leader, you will be entrusted with establishing, managing, and expanding the Centre for Study Abroad. Collaborating closely with the CfSA Academic Director in the Faculty of Arts, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of incoming study abroad students.

Your expertise will shine as you provide leadership across the University, championing international student mobility. You’ll work in tandem with esteemed colleagues, both at the senior level and within our faculty-based teams, to deliver the ambitious objectives of the CfSA.

• Develop and implement CfSA strategy in alignment with the University’s Internationalisation and Global Engagement sub-strategy.
• Create annual operational plans and budgets, delegating responsibilities to the CfSA management team when appropriate to meet international student mobility targets.
• Lead target setting for student mobility within the Integrated Planning Process, collaborating with faculties and finance teams, and making resource requests as needed.
• Identify and address barriers to international student mobility, optimising efficiency, managing risks, and ensuring value for money.
• Represent the University in international contexts, identify partnership opportunities, and lead negotiations with partners.
• Collaborate with External Relations and North America and China Offices to create an integrated recruitment and marketing strategy that supports CfSA objectives.

We’re seeking an exceptional candidate with extensive experience in Higher Education internationalisation, including a visionary approach to enhancing international student mobility. You should be a strategic thinker capable of developing and implementing plans and processes, and a proven leader who can drive transformative change and establish or expand functions within the education sector. Your leadership style should balance strategic vision with operational excellence, promoting collaboration and autonomy. Exceptional organisational, budgeting, and staff management skills are essential, along with the ability to manage high-value initiatives and build effective relationships. Your strong diplomatic communication skills enable you to engage with international stakeholders confidently and influence outcomes.

Why choose us?

In this role, you’ll enjoy a hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. Additionally, we offer a generous holiday entitlement of 40 days, which includes 25 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 7 University closure days. You’ll also have access to a comprehensive pension plan and a range of attractive retail discounts.

If you’re passionate about fostering global education and seeking a role that combines strategic vision with hands-on impact, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference. Join us on this journey to empower students and elevate our international presence.

Contract type: Open Ended

Work pattern: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week.

Grade: L

Salary: £57,696 – £64,914

School/Unit: Global Engagement

This advert will close at23:59pm on the 3rd October. 

The interviews are anticipated to take place on 23rd and 24th October.

For informal enquiries, please contact Shazim Husayn, Director of International, [email protected].

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

Available documents