Academic Partnerships Development Manager

Goldsmiths' academic partnerships involve the delivery of Goldsmiths' modules ordegree programmes in partnership with other institutions. This includes validation,franchise, dual degrees, joint awards, articulations and off-campus deliveryarrangements.This activity significantly contributes to Goldsmiths' institutional priorities and inparticular the 4th theme: "Strengthening our International Profile and Relationships".Goldsmiths is building its portfolio of academic partnerships to promote innovation incurriculum design and delivery, aid student and staff mobility, and to enrichGoldsmiths' cross-cultural engagement with contemporary issues in the creative arts,humanities and social sciences.International Development and Academic Partnerships TeamThe team is an academic service responsible for the identification, development,approval, delivery, monitoring and review of Goldsmiths' academic partnerships, bothdomestic and international.The team identifies and scopes academic partnership opportunities through diversenetworks. Partnerships which meet Goldsmiths established criteria are furtherdeveloped by the team, including due diligence, financial considerations and formalinstitutional approval processes.The team ensures that new and existing partnership arrangements meet Goldsmiths'responsibilities to students and are in line with appropriate academic standards and, Reporting to the Head of Academic Partnerships, this role's primary responsibility is todeliver Goldsmiths' partnership strategy and drive the development of new partnershipactivities. This post will project manage academic partnership activities, from initial setup,to ongoing management of the successful delivery of partnership programmes,including maintaining the quality assurance and academic standards. The post holderwill engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, both in the UKand overseas., Partnerships Development

• Drive the development of new partnerships in the pipeline, in accordance with
Goldsmiths partnerships strategy and framework.
• Project management of new partnership developments, including ensuring
projects follow appropriate timelines, facilitating communications between key stakeholders, identifying and resolving issues, managing risks associated with new developments, and closely monitoring the effectiveness and sustainability of partnership development projects.
• Work collaboratively with Goldsmiths academic departments, the senior
leadership at Goldsmiths and the partners, and other stakeholders to ensure new developments comply with internal and external policies and procedures.
• When necessary, create procedures and establish data requirements for the
end-to-end delivery and management of new partnership activities, including operational and delivery requirements, due diligence, regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Lead the approval process of new partnership arrangements, including
preparing comprehensive documentation to secure necessary internal and external approvals.
• Coordinate the draft of partnership agreements, review agreements in
consultation with the Legal team, and liaise with the partners for contract negotiations.
• Operationalise new partnerships after approvals are obtained, working closely
with various professional service teams at Goldsmiths.
• Contribute to identifying new partnership opportunities and scoping out new
projects.,
• Maintain an overview of established partnership activities and ensure the
successful delivery of partnership programmes.
• Take a lead on the end-of-contract reviews, and other relevant quality
assurance reviews of partnership activities.
• Make recommendations and report on operational outcomes to the Head of
Academic Partnerships and other relevant senior staff.Others
• Contribute to the development of the College's Partnerships Strategy and its
implementation plan.
• Visit partner institutions for development and review meetings, which may
involve both UK and international travels.
• Undertakes any other duties within the IDAP team as may reasonably be
required.
• At all times to carry out responsibilities with due regard to the College Code on
Equality and Diversity and Code to Combat Bullying and Harassment/Dignity at Work Policy.
• At all times help maintain a safe working environment by attending training as
necessary and following the College's health and safety codes of practice and policy.

Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) A, C, Project management qualification A, C Essential Criteria 2 - Experience Experience of developing and/or managing institutional-level UK and/or A, I, R international academic partnerships within a HE environment. Experience of making effective presentations, writing proposals and A, I, T reports to diverse audiences. Desirable Criteria 2 - Experience Experience of working in complex operations, resolving operational A, I issues, ideally in an HE environment. Familiarity with key aspects of UK quality assurance and enhancement approaches, including regulations and policy development, programme A, I development, and review and enhancement of provision. Essential Criteria 3 - Knowledge Good knowledge and understanding of academic partnerships/TNE A, I, R, T models and the opportunities and risks presented by such activities. Good knowledge of UK HE institutional A, I, R, T policies and procedures. Desirable Criteria 3 - Knowledge Knowledge of UK and global Higher Education policy developments and A, I, R, T macro trends Understanding of TNE landscape including key markets and competitor A, I, T activities Essential Criteria 4 - Skills Ability to evaluate and develop feasible and robust business cases for A, I, T major initiatives Ability to manage and drive forward projects concurrently, while working A, I, T consistently and accurately to tight deadlines Ability to work collaboratively in a team of A, I, T staff committed to strong working practices and a culture of creativity and ambition. Good communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships within and A, I, T outside Goldsmiths Excellent written skills in drafting reports that synthesise complex A, I, T information in a clear way Excellent organisational skills including the ability to work with minimal A, I, T supervision on several projects simultaneously Ability to multi-task and work on several projects at the same time A, I, T Additional Attributes A flexible approach to working patterns which will include commitment to periodic overseas travel and working outside of normal office hours when A, I necessary Excellent IT skills to support effective analysis of data and communication of A, I ideas and information Cross-cultural awareness and understanding A, I

Goldsmiths, University of London, is a world-leading centre of educational excellencewhere ground-breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. We're lookingfor inspiring and talented people to help build on our global reputation while also growingpersonally in a true learning organisation.As a college we are working to tackle inequality in all its forms and are working topromote equality on grounds of race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexualorientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity,and caring responsibilities. We are keen to attract candidates from diverse backgroundswho share our commitment to creating an inclusive culture in which all students and, The team works collaboratively across Goldsmiths' Professional and AcademicServices including close working with the Quality Office, Governance and LegalServices, Finance, Registry Services and Student Services. The team currentlyengages with over half of Goldsmiths' academic departments.


• Competitive salary
• Working in Zone 2, with fantastic transport links and interest free travel to work loans
• Excellent annual leave entitlement plus additional closure days at Christmas and
Easter
• Membership of USS or LPFA pension scheme, dependent upon grade
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave and pay
• Contractual sick pay provision
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7/365 confidential and
free advice, support, and information service on a range of personal, family, or workrelated matters.
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives including the Chaplaincy and Staff Choir
• On-site dining facilities
• Access to University of London facilities such as Senate House Library
• Membership of Staff Diversity Networks: (Dis)Ability, Goldsmiths Race Equality
Group, LGBTQ+, Menopause, Parents and Carers, Women at Goldsmiths. (Staff are also encouraged to join networks as Allies should they wish to do so rather than as members)