14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom
OVERVIEW The University of Worcester is seeking a Global Opportunities Manager to lead the development and delivery of international mobility opportunities for students. This role provides strategic leadership across study abroad and exchange activity, supporting both inbound and outbound programmes. The position sits within Student Services – International Student Experience & Mobility and contributes to the management of international partnerships and student participation in global opportunities. The role also supports the delivery of key mobility initiatives including the Turing Scheme and Erasmus+, while ensuring compliance and effective risk management processes. The successful candidate will provide leadership within the team and oversee the work of the Global Opportunities Coordinator.
Key responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of international mobility opportunities for student participation
Provide strategic leadership for international mobility programmes
Support inbound and outbound mobility programmes
Oversee study abroad and exchange experiences
Contribute to the management of international partnerships
Support delivery of the Turing Scheme and Erasmus+
Ensure compliance and risk management within mobility activity
Develop initiatives to increase student participation in global opportunities
Provide line management for the Global Opportunities Coordinator
Requirements
Experience in international mobility programmes
Experience supporting study abroad and exchange opportunities
Ability to provide strategic leadership
Knowledge of compliance and risk management processes
Experience working with international partnerships
Ability to support delivery of mobility initiatives including the Turing Scheme and Erasmus+
Line management capability WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International mobility programmes play an important role in expanding student access to global learning experiences and international engagement. Effective management and delivery of these opportunities supports student development, strengthens international partnerships, and helps institutions provide meaningful study abroad and exchange experiences. This position contributes to the continued growth of international opportunities while supporting participation, compliance, and quality across mobility programmes.
Bonus: Application advice
Highlight experience in international mobility, study abroad, or exchange programme management
Demonstrate examples of strategic leadership and programme delivery
Include experience with international partnerships and cross-functional collaboration
Show familiarity with compliance, risk management, and student support processes
Provide evidence of managing projects or initiatives that increased student participation
Emphasize communication and management experience, particularly line management responsibilities
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