De Montfort University
Associate Director International (Strategy and Commercial)
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Job Description
Associate Director International (Strategy and Commercial)
Requisition Id: 641
Job Location: Gateway House
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Employee Weekly Hours: 37.00
Maximum Salary: 77,951.00 GBP
Minimum Salary: 72,755.00 GBP
Market Supplement:
Application Closing Date: 16/09/2026
Job Description:
Main duties and responsibilities
Associate Director International (Strategy and Commercial) is a newly created senior leadership role and a key appointment within DMU's evolving International Directorate. Reporting to the Director of International, the postholder will lead the new Strategy, Operations and Compliance Unit and provide strategic leadership across interconnected areas:
- Commercial Strategy and Financial Performance
- Business Development Integration
- Strategic Planning
- External Engagement
- International Operations and Compliance
The Directorate
The Global Partnerships Unit (GPU) was set up in October 2017 to engage with international partners in pursuit of opportunities for in-country delivery of academic awards or ‘Transnational Education (TNE)’ as it is commonly referred to in the sector. GPU forms part of the International Directorate together with the International Office (IO) who have responsibility for international student recruitment.
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The Role
The role will drive pricing optimisation, contract negotiations and financial performance management to ensure sustainable growth and value generation across DMU's international activities. It will provide a strategic framework for business development, aligning opportunities with institutional priorities and market demand, while delivering market intelligence, environmental scanning and strategic insight to inform senior decision-making and future direction.
The postholder will also work closely with Marketing and Communications to strengthen DMU's global brand, partnership portfolio and market presence, while providing leadership for international operations and compliance. This includes overseeing governance, due diligence, contract management, regulatory compliance, agent quality management and operational performance, ensuring that the university's international activities are delivered effectively, sustainably and in line with UK and in-country regulatory requirements.
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This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded leader to shape the future of DMU's international strategy, drive innovation and growth, and play a central role in delivering the university's global ambitions.
Interviews
Interviews will commence W/C 1st October.
To view the candidate pack please click here
Contact
For further information contact Natasha.kukadia@dmu.ac.uk
Competencies
- Strategic Vision
- Leadership Excellence
- Decision-Making
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Risk Management
- Performance Management
Skills
- Influence
- Resilience
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Innovative and Creative
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