Head of TNE Strategy

United Kingdom - International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW Brunel University London is recruiting a Head of TNE Strategy within the Global Engagement Office. The role focuses on supporting the development of new transnational education partnerships and the ongoing management of the university's TNE portfolio. This position involves collaboration with senior leaders, academic colleagues, and international partners across a diverse higher education environment. The successful candidate will contribute to partnership governance, business planning, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and strategic development linked to global engagement activities. Brunel is seeking a highly organised and proactive professional with strong communication skills and experience working in international higher education.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of new transnational education partnerships
• Manage the ongoing TNE portfolio
• Work with senior leaders, academic colleagues, and international partners
• Oversee partnership governance activities
• Support business planning processes
• Ensure regulatory compliance across partnerships
• Contribute to financial reporting

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic development across global collaborations
• Manage a diverse portfolio within complex international and regulatory environments
• Deliver results across international partnership activities

Requirements

• Experience in an international higher education environment
• Highly organised and proactive approach to work
• Ability to manage a diverse portfolio
• Ability to deliver results in complex international and regulatory environments
• Experience engaging with stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the university's international strategy by strengthening global engagement and expanding TNE partnerships. Effective leadership in this area helps ensure sustainable development, regulatory oversight, and strong collaboration across international higher education networks. The position also contributes to the university's ability to build and maintain diverse global partnerships.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience in international higher education and partnership management
• Provide examples of work involving regulatory compliance and governance
• Demonstrate experience engaging with diverse international stakeholders
• Show evidence of strategic development and business planning contributions
• Emphasise communication and organisational skills with practical examples
• Tailor your application to the university's focus on global engagement and TNE development