About You
1. We are seeking an individual with a strong interest in children's rights, social impact and inequalities, who has a track record of developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with external organisations.
2. You will be comfortable developing and managing a portfolio of partners, from the identification of potential collaborations through to the activation of targeted outcomes.
3. You will be someone who thrives in a collaborative and networked environment, and you will be comfortable working within a matrix management structure. You will have experience working strategically in a busy and fast-changing environment, managing several activities in parallel.
4. You will have strong communication and influencing skills, including with senior leaders, and will have previous experience of involvement in strategic decision-making. You will be able to represent the University with confidence and credibility when engaging with a wide range of senior internal stakeholders and with existing and potential external partners.
5. Previous experience of developing collaborative propositions, business plans and commercial agreements is essential, as is an understanding of the key issues facing higher education. Experience of operating within the higher education sector or a research-intensive or policy-focused environment is desirable.