Senior Partnerships Administrator

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.  

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. 

The post holder will be responsible for providing administrative support to the University’s Partnerships team in relation to the development, maintenance, monitoring, and quality assurance of academic partnerships in the UK and overseas. 

The focus of activities relates to the administration of partner operational activities, partner staff approval procedures, partner communications, and the maintenance of the formal repository of definitive documentation relating to each partnership and academic programme including the partner register. The post holder will be required to be proactive and flexible in the delivery of support to internal and external stakeholders and be able to operate under pressure. 

What we offer: 

• A generous holiday entitlement (30 days, plus bank holidays & closure days)  
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• Training & development support opportunities  
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Discounted gym membership for our on-site gym  
• A range of staff discounts with major retailers 

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.   

For further information about this role please contact Shabana Hussain, Principal Partnerships Officer, Shabana.Hussain@bnu.ac.uk  

All applications are to be made in full and online. 

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to [insert contact information or LM or People Team) if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 22 June 2025

Interview Dates: 09 July 2025

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.  

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.  

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