Partnerships Manager (Registry and Operations)

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Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne) All Locations is a required field

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Professional, Managerial and Support Services All Departments is a required field

Advertising Salary

Salary from £39,906 - £46,049 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £50,253

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term

Function

Professional and Support

Closing Date

19 Jul 2026

Basis

Full Time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Partnerships Manager to join our Academic Services team on a 12-month fixed term basis. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the growth of partnership provision within the registry and programme operations functions.

You will lead a range of activities that underpin the successful development and management of partnerships at BU, including:

• leading the development and implementation of regulations, policies and procedures to support partner-delivered provision
• ensuring robust, compliant and efficient administration across the full student lifecycle and the integrity of student records
• working closely with senior colleagues to translate strategic ambitions for partnership growth into effective operational processes
• acting as the primary partnership contact for academic administration matters
• building strong relationships and providing expert guidance, training and documentation to support delivery
driving continuous improvement, including system and process enhancements, performance monitoring, and the identification and management of operational risks.

About You

We are looking for a collaborative and proactive manager with significant experience in academic administration within a higher education environment. You will bring strong knowledge of student lifecycle processes, an understanding of partnership provision and regulatory frameworks, and a proven ability to lead process development. You will be organised, detail‑focused, and confident managing complex operational activity and engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

About the department

The Partnerships Manager will be part of the Academic Registry team within Academic Services. Academic Services creates an enabling academic environment, which shares expertise, builds capabilities and inspires stakeholders through sector leading, user centred processes and outstanding service delivery.

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

More than just a job! Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Core Package

PAY– a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression

PENSION– a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions

HOLIDAY – Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)

WORK LIFE BALANCE – flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
• Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
• Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
• Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
• Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
• Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at ***email_hidden***.