Interim Internationalisation Officer (111017-1125)

For informal enquiries, please contact Parmjit Dhugga (Head of Skills) at parmjit.s.dhugga@warwick.ac.uk.

This post offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of internationalising the student experience at Warwick.

The Student Opportunity Skills Team plays a pivotal role in delivering the internationalisation objectives outlined in the Education Strategy, making a tangible impact on both international and domestic students.

The postholder will be integral to the ongoing development and expansion of the Intercultural Training programme, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of the student body.

This role involves not only coordinating and administering the current programme but also contributing to its design and delivery, ensuring high-quality training through the development and monitoring of facilitators. This hands-on role provides a rewarding experience, allowing the postholder to directly influence the quality and effectiveness of training at Warwick.

Moreover, the role offers the chance to engage in meaningful project work that embeds internationalisation initiatives within the student experience and academic curricula. By working collaboratively with various institutional and external partners, the postholder will help enhance the student experience and improve participation in internationalisation activities across the university. This collaborative approach ensures that the postholder can build a broad network of professional relationships, further enriching their career.

The role also involves regular sector benchmarking, both in the UK and internationally, ensuring that Warwick remains at the leading edge of internationalisation in Higher Education. This commitment to continuous improvement and innovation provides a stimulating and forward-thinking work environment for those passionate about fostering a globally inclusive educational experience.

Flexible Working 

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

The successful candidate will possess an excellent educational background, typically including at least an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent. They will have experience working with international students in higher or further education settings, facilitating their integration into the wider student body. Additionally, they will have experience delivering training to international students and working on collaborative projects with students, academic departments, and other professional service providers. An awareness of and sensitivity to other cultures and issues related to international education is crucial.

Strong project management skills are essential. The candidate will have highly developed communication skills, both written and oral, with a keen attention to detail. They will excel in presentation, teaching, and facilitation, engaging both staff and student audiences effectively.

The candidate must be able to command respect and manage a wide range of internal and external contacts. They will have highly developed problem-solving skills to handle difficult situations autonomously, including during training delivery. Excellent administrative and organisational skills are required to manage administrative and record-keeping systems efficiently. The candidate will also have excellent skills in using MS Office desktop applications and teaching facilitation software and possess a high level of numeracy and the ability to analyse and draw conclusions from data.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

Student Opportunity provides students with careers support and opportunities including to meet with employers, get support with work experience, sign up for Warwick Volunteers, develop their skills, find out about working and studying abroad and develop their cultural awareness.

We work across the University to develop employability through our Employability Strategy and enhance students’ international experiences.

For further information about the department, please visit the departmental website.

Please note that we work in a hot-desking environment. Please see this link to read more about how we aim to create a Positive Office Culture.

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here. 

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: To be confirmed

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.