Global Engagement Manager (Programmes) (ALC1622)

Norwich Research Partners Llp; Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Norwich seeks a Global Engagement Manager (Programmes) to lead operational delivery of income-generating programmes and support international students. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, proven project management experience, and the ability to motivate teams. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, including generous annual leave and a robust pension scheme. You'll play a key role in designing summer study programmes while collaborating with global partners.

Benefits

44 days annual leave

Hybrid working options

Generous pension scheme

Discounted health and wellbeing access

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects.
• Passion for supporting international students.
• Ability to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of income-generating programmes.
• Manage a small team of support staff for short stay students.
• Liaise with global university partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Salary will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum

About the Role:

Global Engagement Manager (Programmes)

UEA Global

Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing Division (ARM)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Global Engagement Manager (Programmes) to join our Global Engagement Team, part of UEA Global in the Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing Division (ARM) of the University.

Key duties of the role include leading on the operational delivery of income generating programmes, such as summer schools, to develop sustainable partnerships and maintain excellent partner relations. Your focus will be primarily campus based and, managing a small team, you will support the needs of short stay students who are visiting UEA for an academic experience from one day to a few weeks from our global partner universities. This will include the negotiation, development and management of summer programmes and the initiation of appropriate pre-departure and arrivals processes for students and any visiting staff. The role will involve substantial liaison at all levels across the University and with UEA’s global University partners.

You will have a passion for supporting international students to gain an experience of academic study in the UK during a short term programme, excellent organisational skills, be a confident communicator with a proven track record of managing multiple projects and motivating teams.

This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis. The post holder will play an integral part in the design and delivery of UEA's summer study programmes, and as such, leave may be restricted during the summer months.

Benefits include:

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 8 January 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please email the Head of Global Engagement, [e-mail].