Strategic Partnerships Lead

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

The Royal Docks School of Business & Law is a contemporary and vibrant learning community where we focus on providing a transformational educational experience for our students. With a clear focus on creating graduates of the future, we are a key School within an ambitious University. Based in the fast growing and diverse environment of east London and Docklands, the School has strong links with industry partners from a range of sectors who help to inform and enhance our curriculum.

About the Job

The Strategic Partnership Lead will be a key point of liaison and business partner between the School, Student, Academic Registry and Academic Services, and other professional services teams.

 The main duties include:

• Playing an integral part in developing, maintaining, and enhancing the strategic and operational business relationship with the apprenticeship academic team and relevant external stakeholders.
• Leading and managing a team in support of the Policing Apprenticeship and operational learning and teaching environment.

About You

To be eligible you must meet the essential criteria below:

• A strong sense of professionalism and personal integrity,
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to network and deal with staff, and students in a sensitive, professional manner.
• A high level of demonstrable organisational and operational planning.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a shared success bonus of £4,250 pa, subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

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