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In conjunction with our member organisation, University of Dundee, CBBC is currently looking to recruit a candidate for the following position, which will be based in Shanghai:

Strategic Partnerships Manager China – University of Dundee, China

Location: Shagnhai

Package: Competitive salary range between RMB 16,000 – RMB 18,000 /month based on matched qualification and experiences

Our core mission at the University of Dundee is to transform lives, locally and globally, through the creation, sharing and application of knowledge.

We are doing that in all sorts of ways. The teaching we offer forms part of a student experience that is consistently rated among the best in the UK and is producing graduates who are ready to help solve real-world problems and become future leaders across society.

We carry out research that has a real impact on people’s lives, here in Scotland and around the world. We are focused on shaping the future through innovative design, promoting the sustainable use of global resources, and improving social, physical and cultural wellbeing.

The University of Dundee has a global reputation for excellence, and we are ranked in the Times Higher Education Top 250 World Universities and placed 30th in the world in the 2020 Times Higher Education Golden Age University Rankings. We place great importance on student satisfaction and are in the UK’s top 10 in the 2019 National Student Survey and were voted University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020. Over 95% of our graduates are employed, or in further study, within six months of graduation and we were awarded the highest gold award in the 2018 Teaching Excellence Framework.

The Role:

The University of Dundee (UoD) Global Partnerships Office (GP) plays a key role in the implementation of the International Strategy of the University and supports the Vice Principal, International and the academic Schools in the development of partnerships that primarily focus on learning and teaching collaborations but will also include broader development of the partnership to include research and staff exchange. GP provides support for a range of partnerships and projects including, pathways, articulations, joint awards, double degrees and offshore delivery of degree programmes.

We expect to have three major strategic partnerships active in China from late 2020 onwards, which at their peak will involve teaching over 1500 students. To ensure successful recruitment, relationship management, quality and contractual compliance on these major partnerships the University is looking to recruit staff in China to facilitate and co-ordinate this activity. We also wish to explore additional income generating opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated individual for the post of Strategic Partnership Manager China to join the team. Reporting to the Director of the Global Partnerships Office and working closely with Legal, Quality Assurance & Standards, Recruitment & Admissions and External Relations teams you will be a key professional services link to our strategic partners. You will be responsible for enhancing the relationship between the UoD and its partners ensuring a win / win approach.

Principal Accountabilities:

The duties of the post outlined above are not exhaustive and the post-holder will be expected to be co-operative and flexible, undertaking such other duties as may reasonably be required of a member of staff in the UoD.

These duties will be subject to review in line with the changing requirements of the Global Partnerships Office and the UoD, and with the development needs of the post-holder as identified through the OSAR process.

Internal and External Relationships:

• Work extensively with other teams in Professional Services including Legal, Quality Assurance, External Relations, Registry and the International Office
• Work with key staff from academic schools involved in the development and implementation of strategic partnerships
• Work closely with international offices and academic schools at strategic partner institutions

· Maintain network of external contacts at other universities, British Council and other relevant organisations

Initiative and Problem solving

• Use experience to apply skills creatively to solve problems and reach mutually beneficial outcomes to partnership agreements
• Demonstrate effective inter-personal skills to manage priorities and communications with external and internal stakeholders with competing demands in dynamic situations.
• Identify areas for service improvement

Service and Quality Standards

• Ensure that professional and/or quality service standards are maintained within area of activity
• Review outputs / results over time in area of responsibility and make recommendations for improving service delivery

Analysis

• Ability to clearly and accurately interpret data and trends, sourcing and critically analysing data to support business cases and review of partnerships

Planning and Organising:

• Plan and manage the workload and projects to ensure that they are completed to the required standard
• Plan and manage partner visits

· Planning and operational implementation of the UoD’s strategy as it relates to partnership development

Skills & Qualifications:

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential

· Degree level qualification, and / or appropriate experience

· Experience of working in the education sector in China (5 years minimum)

· Experience in partnership development and negotiating and managing partnership agreements, including legal, quality assurance and compliance aspects

• Ability to plan and manage projects, coordinating multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Administrative self-sufficiency with good IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online teaching system such as blackboard, etc.)

· Professional credibility, excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to develop good working relations with internal and external contacts.

• A strong team player with the ability to work within multi-functional teams in support of business objectives
• Understanding of the higher education priorities in China

Desirable

· Knowledge of the UK education sector

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate with a range of audiences

· Ability to analyse and clearly communicate complex information

· Excellent written, oral and presentation skills

· Excellent project management skills– organised, effective and able to manage multiple projects work within tight timescales, whilst maintaining high standards

· Fluency in English and Mandarin

· Ability to work under own initiative

· Ability to plan and organise under pressure to tight deadlines

· Proven skills at building positive relationships

· Excellent relationship building and people management skills, confident and experienced in working in a wide range of situations and with people at all levels with a strong sense of sensitivity and diplomacy

· Flexibility and adaptability in approach to work, able to work with minimal supervision and plan/prioritise as part of a team and independently

· A keen sense of attention to detail

· Ability to work with a customer focus

· Willingness to work outside usual office hours, to undertake frequent travel and spend periods away from home as required

The role holder will report administratively to CBBC’s office managers in Shanghai, and functionally will report to and be supported by University of Dundee in the UK.

Benefits and conditions of employment

CBBC offer competitive packages which include basic gross salary, social insurance (CBBC cover both employee and company contributions), medical insurance, and generous leave entitlement.

The gross annual package for this position is RMB208K– RMB234K with annual pro rata leave entitlement of 22-days for Chinese nationals.

Interested candidates are invited to send a letter explaining how your personality and experience meet our requirements and an indication of your current salary and expected salary together with detailed CV through 51job channel. Please use “Partnership Manager UoD SH – Candidate Name” as the subject of the email.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be notified and that applicants who fail to provide a cover letter and use wrong subject of email will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is 17th January, 2021.

Telephone enquiries and personal visits will NOT be accepted.

The China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) is the leading organisation helping UK companies of all sizes and sectors, whether new entrants or established operations. CBBC has worked with China for over 60 years and our team has extensive experience of doing business there. We offer practical in-market assistance, services, industry initiatives and a membership programme delivering access, market intelligence, seminars, and networking through our network of 13 locations in China and 11 in the UK.

CBBC works closely with a range of partners across the UK and China, including the UK Department for International Trade (DIT). For more information about us, please visit our website at www.cbbc.org.

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