International Coordinator (Maternity Cover) (102017-384)

Category: Management | Faculty/Division: Faculty of the Arts, Design and Media | School: Birmingham Conservatoire | Department: Birmingham Conservatoire | Location: City Centre Campus (Millennium Point) | Post Type: Full Time | Closing Date: 14 Nov 2017 | It is a very exciting time to join the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Last September we moved to a purpose-built new building with outstanding facilities, and we have just received the Royal title. Our already considerable international presence, with active partnerships in more than 40 countries, is projected to grow exponentially. Reporting to the Associate Principal, you will play a key role in implementing the Conservatoire’s internationalisation strategy, including the development and management of international partnerships, the recruitment of international students, and the coordination of international artistic, academic and research activities. We are looking for someone with a strong music background, understanding of international music education, and experience in managing overseas partnerships and collaborative relationships. You will be able to demonstrate excellent English language skills, a high level of cultural awareness and preferably fluency in one or more foreign languages. A graduate, with an outgoing confident and tactful approach, you will be comfortable working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities through using your own initiative. You will also be able to use your interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to engage and influence other colleagues and external partners. In return you will be working in adiverse and dynamic working environment, with a team of friendly and passionate professionals.Benefits include 32 days annual holiday, an index linked contributory pension scheme and an employee private healthcare scheme. The role will require some international travel and attendance at concerts and events outside of normal working hours. You will have a broad range of expertise covering all key aspects of the role, as detailed in the job description and person specification.   This a full-time position on a fixed term basis to December 2018 to cover maternity leave. If you would like to discuss the post informally, please contact Lamberto Coccioli, lamberto.coccioli@bcu.ac.uk. As part of your application please ensure you upload your CV and cover letter. You are advised, where possible, to remove personal details from your CV and cover letter, such as your name. This is to ensure a fair and transparent shortlisting process.