Deputy Manager

Salary

£32,080 - £34,610 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full-Time

Job category/type

Fixed Term - Full-Time

Job reference

REC00005003

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role

The Cross Faculty Support Office (CFSO) is responsible for delivering Academic Services support to the University’s UK and international collaborative partners.

The CFSO Deputy Manager will manage all essential administrative operations related to student assessment, progression, and awards. The role requires developing strong working relationships with the partners, as well as close collaboration with key stakeholders such as the Transnational Education Partnerships office, Academic Registry, Academic Services, and Faculty academics. The postholder must demonstrate flexibility, diplomacy, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

The Deputy Manager will work closely with the Principal Manager to ensure the delivery of a consistent, high-quality, student focused service throughout the academic year.

Applicants should have at least significant experience managing complex administrative processes in a Further or Higher Education environment, along with good line management skills.

This is a full-time role with optional hybrid working. Travel may be required at key points in the academic cycle to meet with partners. The Deputy Manager will also participate in key University activities, including Registration, Graduation, and Confirmation and Clearing.

Interviews are expected to take place mid-June.

This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 22 March 2027 (or the earlier return of the substantive post holder) to cover a period of maternity leave

For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact ***email_hidden***

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

Salary Information

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.