Partnership Manager

University of Suffolk; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job description

Fixed term contract until February 2027, full time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Band 5 - £37,174 to £41,671 per annum

About The Post And Team

We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to join the University of Suffolk’s growing Centre for Academic and International Partnerships (CAIP). Working closely with academic schools and other professional services departments, the CAIP Team is responsible for the development and management of the University’s academic partnership arrangements with a number of institutions and organisations based in the UK and internationally.

The Partnerships Manager will work closely with a range of colleagues from across the University to develop and manage academic partnerships from a strategic and operational perspective, ensuring there is an excellent experience for partner students and that staff at partner organisations are supported in their work with the University. The post holder will also work closely with other teams around the organisation to support the delivery of processes and policies as they relate to partner students. These teams include Admissions, Student Records and the Office for Student Appeals, Complaints and Conduct (OSACC).

About You

The post holder will be a highly skilled manager with experience of working with multiple stakeholder groups and contributing to the delivery of an excellent student experience. The post holder will primarily be based at the University’s Ipswich campus, making regular visits to partner sites during the academic year.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
• Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
• We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Staff recognition annual awards.

For informal enquiries or to discuss the role further please contact Claire Newton, Head of Centre for Academic and International Partnerships ([e-mail]).

Closing Date: Thursday 24 April 2025

Interview Date: Friday 09 May 2025

Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.