Senior International Development Manager
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,760 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Cranfield, Bedford |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Cranfield University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5299 |
Summary
Commercial
Senior International Development Manager
Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression to £71,050 per annum
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
We welcome applications from passionate, skilled and committed individual to join our team.
About the Role
The Senior International Development Manager will be responsible for overseeing both setting and shaping international marketing and sales strategy to establish partnerships for research consultancy and advisory as well as attracting international students in the designated regions. It will also provide strategic leadership in the shaping of the Cranfield University international strategy, to grow regional revenue through research and educational partnerships as well as recruiting international students and direction of the agent network, identification of partnerships and carrying out of the relevant due diligence processes in the designated regions.
The post holder is responsible for overseeing representing the University and will play a major role in protecting and growing the international activities for the University. This role will focus on our Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Middle East markets, and we may involve you in other areas.
As a key member of the International Team the post holder will have significant oversight of international marketing, recruitment and partnership functions. The post holder will possess excellent communication, negotiation, organisational skills and initiative to ensure strategic alignment that the most efficient and effective systems are in place to support achieving the international strategy.
About You
The University aims to be renowned for its impact and influence - regionally, nationally and internationally. You will have plenty of experience in international student recruitment and will know how to attract and engage high quality international students from a range of markets. You will represent the University internationally, contribute to the University’s innovative and effective internationalisation strategy, raising its international brand and profile and be a key member of the team responsible for the achievement of the University’s targets for international student recruitment. You will also be able to demonstrate success in developing and managing effective international networks and external relationships as well as being a skilled diplomat with deep cultural awareness.
Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have excellent communication and networking skills being comfortable identifying, researching and building relationships across a range of stakeholders including students, local representatives, Government organisations, partners, alumni and sponsorship bodies. You will be experienced in higher education international student recruitment and you should be used to working to meet tight deadlines in a pressurised customer focussed environment.
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.
We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.
Working Arrangements
Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact David Meadows, Director of International Partnerships on E: David.meadows@cranfield.ac.uk
Apply online now. Please do not heistate to contact us for further details on E: hr@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5299.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 14 May 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Senior International Development Manager
Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression to £71,050 per annum
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
We welcome applications from passionate, skilled and committed individual to join our team.
About the Role
The Senior International Development Manager will be responsible for overseeing both setting and shaping international marketing and sales strategy to establish partnerships for research consultancy and advisory as well as attracting international students in the designated regions. It will also provide strategic leadership in the shaping of the Cranfield University international strategy, to grow regional revenue through research and educational partnerships as well as recruiting international students and direction of the agent network, identification of partnerships and carrying out of the relevant due diligence processes in the designated regions.
The post holder is responsible for overseeing representing the University and will play a major role in protecting and growing the international activities for the University. This role will focus on our Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Middle East markets, and we may involve you in other areas.
As a key member of the International Team the post holder will have significant oversight of international marketing, recruitment and partnership functions. The post holder will possess excellent communication, negotiation, organisational skills and initiative to ensure strategic alignment that the most efficient and effective systems are in place to support achieving the international strategy.
About You
The University aims to be renowned for its impact and influence - regionally, nationally and internationally. You will have plenty of experience in international student recruitment and will know how to attract and engage high quality international students from a range of markets. You will represent the University internationally, contribute to the University’s innovative and effective internationalisation strategy, raising its international brand and profile and be a key member of the team responsible for the achievement of the University’s targets for international student recruitment. You will also be able to demonstrate success in developing and managing effective international networks and external relationships as well as being a skilled diplomat with deep cultural awareness.
Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have excellent communication and networking skills being comfortable identifying, researching and building relationships across a range of stakeholders including students, local representatives, Government organisations, partners, alumni and sponsorship bodies. You will be experienced in higher education international student recruitment and you should be used to working to meet tight deadlines in a pressurised customer focussed environment.
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.
We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.
Working Arrangements
Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact David Meadows, Director of International Partnerships on E: David.meadows@cranfield.ac.uk
Apply online now. Please do not heistate to contact us for further details on E: hr@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5299.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 14 May 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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