Global Opportunities Assistant

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has an ambitious Internationalisation Strategy, focusing on strong, International Recruitment, Transnational Education Partnerships, and Student Mobility. The Global Opportunities Team is seeking a proactive and detailed-oriented Global Opportunities Assistant to join our busy International Relations Directorate. The Global Opportunities Assistant is pivotal in the University’s support of LJMU outbound and inbound mobility students including those on study abroad placements, short term mobilities and summer schools.

The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for student and staff enquiries in relation to study abroad and student mobility, provide administrative support to the team and advice to inbound and outbound students. It is essential that you possess a proactive attitude with excellent communication, administrative and social media skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently. Previous experience within a HE environment is desirable, but not essential.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.  To discuss the post informally please contact Lucy Lamb on l.e.lamb@ljmu.ac.uk

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.