International Opportunities Project Manager
ISP Central
London, United Kingdom
Date Added: May 9, 2025
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ISP International Opportunities Project Manager (Fixed term)- Role Profile
Purpose of Role
The main purpose of this fixed term role is to support with aligning the pillars of ISP Student Strategy to ensure that we are delivering initiatives and toolkits in a streamlined and easily digestible way to our schools and to lead on the creation, delivery and evolution of a reward and recognition programme which meets the needs of all ISP schools.
ISP Futures is our unique offering of experiences, competencies, guidance and scholarships that equip and empower our students and families with the curiosity and confidence to reach their destination of choice, wherever that may be.
ISP’s International Opportunities for Students sits within ISP Futures and (ILOS) is a centrally curated set of programmes that provides our students with a wide range of innovative, best-in-class intercultural learning opportunities. Through these programmes, students find their passions while developing a range of life competenciesand that are central to becoming positive, active global citizens and supporting them to reach their destination of choice beyond their time with ISP.
This role is fixed term – 6 months and for candidates who are currently based in UK.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP International Opportunities Project Manager Key Responsibilities
- Be the main administrator and point of contact for schools and regions for selected plug and play programs.
- Ensure that the programmes are expertly planned for, from communication, promotion, implementation, data capture, reporting and evaluation following team project management guidelines
- Build a community of champions to help support and run these programmes within regions and schools ensuring that they have support materials required to be successful.
- Work with the ILOS Central team and the Safety and Safeguarding Team to ensure that the ISP’s Health and Safety and Child Protection policies are implemented
- Gather, analyse, and use evidence and feedback from participants to continuously refine and improve programmes
- Work closely with relevant partner organisations to ensure a mutually beneficial working relationship with clear lines of communication and well-organised initiatives and accountability.
- Work with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure there is a first-class suite of marketing materials for schools to use to promote the programmes to students, parents and staff and that we can celebrate success regularly.
- Maintenance of database for the team.
- Support with strategic projects with wider ISP Futures and Learning & Innovation teams
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Work with and organise external suppliers as needed
- A proactive team player with a problem solving mindset
- Project management experience
- Experience in educational programme or students exchange design and administration
- Experience in working in and international environment
- Degree and teaching qualification (preferable)
- Fluent English speaker (Spanish or other languages would be considered favourably)
- Able to work independently to plan and deliver change
- Ability to work with others both as a lead and in a team
- IT literate
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to communicate with different stakeholders and build relationships
- Ability to solve complex problems and offer a variety of solutions
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
International Schools Partnership
The Old Town Hall, 4 Queens Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8YB, United Kingdom | T: +44 (0)20 3405 2404 | E: [email protected]
