Head of Partnerships

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