Part Time Global Exchange Advisor (Fixed Term, Part of a Job Share)

Bath Spa University

We are currently seeking a Global Exchange Advisor who will support our students through their journey to take part in our global mobility opportunities, help them to ‘Go Global’. Guiding students through the full lifecycle undertaking a global mobility and helping them to use these unique experiences to service them in their next steps.

(This is a 0.4 fixed term contract covering maternity leave, from 28th August 2026 - 22nd October 2027)

PLEASE NOTE: This role is part of a job share with the other half already in post.

You will be asked further down in your application to select your working pattern preference.

Please see options below.

Option a) Wed 5hrs, Thurs 5.5hrs & Fri (5.5hr) - School hours type role

Option b) Thurs & Fri (7.5 each) +1 hour handover on Wednesday's 16hrs (7.5 x2 + 1 hour weds)

There is some flexibility in this but we need Thursday and Friday covered and would like some handover with the current job share who works Mon-Weds.

For any queries about this role, please contact Lizzie Bryant directly ***email_hidden***

About the Role

This role primarily focuses on promoting, recruiting, and supporting students before, during and after their semesters abroad experiences. With a secondary focus on other global mobility opportunities funding through the Turing Scheme, working with careers on work placements and academic on dissertation research placements. You will be jointly responsible for the administration and reporting of the Turing Scheme. Some weekend and evening work is required as a part of this role.

About You

  • Experience of record keeping, report writing and participating in team work documentation.
  • Experience of using computerised systems including database, internet and Microsoft 365
  • Experience of the higher education sector in order to speak with knowledge about issues such as student life
  • Excellent administration and organizational skills to enable smooth running and job share working
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentational skills
  • Ability to cope in a busy work environment
  • Educated to degree level, including English Language and Mathematics GCSE grade C level or equivalent.
  • An understanding of international student mobility
  • An understanding of the international student experience

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade 6 - Starting from £13,580 rising to £15,077 per annum, pro rata £33,951 to £37,694

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

(This is a 0.4 fixed term contract covering maternity leave, from 28th August 2026 - 22nd October 2027)

Interview Date: In-Person Tuesday 4th August 2026

Additional Information

  • Occasionally, events take place at the weekend and at various times throughout the year. Flexibility around the standard working day hours is essential.
  • This post is available on a job share basis. Please indicate on your application form which working pattern you would prefer
  • Opportunities for taking annual leave during the months of August and September may be limited.

For any queries about this role, please contact Lizzie Bryant directly ***email_hidden***

Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

  • Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
  • Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
  • Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
  • Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
  • Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Bath Spa University

At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.

Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.

An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.

We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:

  • Respect
  • Inclusivity
  • Collaboration
  • Sustainability

We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.