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Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, International Relations, or a related field., Proven experience in partnership development or business development., Strong communication and negotiation skills., Fluency in English and proficiency in another language is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and manage strategic partnerships with international organizations.

Conduct market research to identify potential partners and opportunities.

Prepare and present proposals to stakeholders and partners.

Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership goals with organizational objectives.

Edinburgh Napier University is proud to be the #1 modern university in Scotland (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025) and the leading university in Edinburgh for student satisfaction for five years in a row (National Student Survey 2020–2024). We are also recognised as the top Scottish modern university for research power and impact (Research Excellence Framework 2021). We pride ourselves on being the home of difference makers—an enterprising and innovative community, renowned internationally, with an unrivalled student learning experience. With more than 250 undergraduate and postgraduate courses and nearly 20,000 students from over 145 countries studying on campus in Edinburgh, online and at partner universities worldwide, we deliver meaningful, difference-making education and research for a rapidly changing world.

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