Head of Partnerships
Location: Home-based in the Republic of Ireland, with travel to member institutions
Salary: €77,493 gross per annum
Contract: Full-time, 12-month FTC
Benefits
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous executive pension plan
Enhanced family leave benefits
Flexible working hours
The Role
Advance HE is seeking a confident, collaborative, member-focused leader to drive growth in membership and commercial activities across Ireland and Europe. You'll connect people, solve problems, and champion a members first culture.
You will engage senior sector leaders, generate leads, convert opportunities, and deliver bespoke commercial solutions. You'll build partnerships, contribute to strategy, and stay informed on higher education policy to support members locally and globally.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for members in Ireland and Europe
Build and maintain relationships across the higher education sector
Promote training and consultancy services, develop proposals and tenders
Manage projects and report to funders and stakeholders
Identify opportunities to enhance membership value and drive growth
Job Requirements
Resilient, motivating, and empowering leadership style
High emotional intelligence and strong listening skills
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Passion for higher education and its societal role
Enterprising outlook with the ability to develop new business
Advance HE is a member-led, sector-owned charity that works with institutions and higher education across the world to improve higher education for staff, students and society.
Our strategic priorities of: maximising membership impact and value, supporting leadership, management and governance development for transformational change and developing educational excellence for the higher education of the future supports the work of our members and the sector.
It is our people and the people we help that really make us who we are!
To apply
If you have the skills and experience required for this role, please click on Apply today to be taken to our site to complete your application.
Advance HE is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background.
No agencies please.
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