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Partnerships Manager (Registry and Operations)

Bournemouth University - Academic Services team

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £39,906 to £46,049
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 24th July 2026
Closes: 6th August 2026
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.
About us

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)

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