Global Engagement Manager, Leeds

Are you a passionate about the international student journey? Leeds Beckett University is seeking a Global Engagement Manager to spearhead our efforts in fostering a world-class international student experience.

You will lead our Global Engagement team, bridging the gap between strategic international mobility and student wellbeing. You won't just manage processes; you will shape the global culture of our university, ensuring every international student feels supported from the moment they arrive until they graduate.

• Lead the flagship 'Global Arrival' and 'Global Village' initiatives, ensuring a seamless transition for all international students.
• Collaborate with Student Immigration Advice and Compliance, and Student Services to drive industry-leading rates of engagement and attendance.
• Take the lead on the application and management of vital funding streams, including Turing Scheme and Erasmus+ frameworks.
• Work directly with Academic Schools to expand Global Engagement activity, including study abroad through Turing and Erasmus+ schemes, collaborative online international learning (COIL) and developing school-specific mobility opportunities with our Transnational Education (TNE) partners worldwide.

• Proven Leadership Experience managing diverse teams within a Higher Education or international context.
• Strategic Mindset – the ability to interpret complex visa compliance requirements and turn them into supportive student-facing policies.
• Financial Acumen – experience managing large-scale grants (Turing/Erasmus) and complex budgets.
• Cultural Competency – a deep understanding of the challenges facing international students today and a commitment to improving their outcomes.
• Communication Skills – ability to influence senior academic stakeholders and inspire confidence in international partners.

Closing date Thursday 11th June 2026

Working here means you'll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.