Applications are invited for an appointment as Head of Global Partnerships, AO Level, Global Galway, Specific purpose contract circa 1 year, 1FTE at University of Galway.

University of Galway seeks a Head of Global Partnerships to build and support international educational and research partnerships for the university. A university renowned for its teaching and research, with a prestigious history, we rank among the top 2% of universities in the world. Our campuses and research centres are located across the Western seaboard of Ireland in a region rich with culture and traditions.

We already attract student and staff talent from around the world, but we want to increase our impact and reach. We aspire to be a global university that creates opportunities where everyone can thrive through a shared responsibility for our future and leave a mark on the global stage

The Head of Global Partnerships will lead a high performing international partnership team. With the Director Global Galway, you and the team will advise on and support Colleges with partnership strategies that deliver a network of high calibre and well managed education and research partnerships.

We are seeking someone with real passion for the internationalisation of Higher Education and a spirit of innovation and creativity. You will have a track record in building and supporting international educational and research partnerships and a willingness to travel.

For informal enquiries, please contact please contact Professor Becky Whay, Vice President International: Becky.Whay@universityofgalway.ie.

Additional information on the International Office is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/international-students / & https://www.universityofgalway.ie/global-galway-project/

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy - University of Galway

Salary:
€75,858 to €96,766 p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)
(This appointment will be made on the Admin Officer scale in line with current Government pay policy)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on the 15th December 2022. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.