College Manager

University of the West of England; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Bristol is seeking a College Manager to lead strategic business planning and operational delivery within the College of Business and Law. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to enhance the student experience and drive institutional initiatives. Candidates should have leadership experience in higher education and a proven track record in financial oversight and sector innovation.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career average pension schemes

Opportunities for training and personal development

Onsite nursery

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic business planning and financial oversight.
• Proven track record in enhancing student experience and driving sector innovation.
• Leadership experience in a higher education context is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of college strategy.
• Ensure resources and governance align to create a thriving environment.
• Represent UWE Bristol in external networks.

Job description

Overview

Lead with Purpose at UWE Bristol. Are you ready to shape the future of higher education? This is a rare opportunity to join UWE Bristol's College of Business and Law in a senior leadership role that blends strategic vision, operational excellence, and cross-university collaboration.

About the Role: The College includes two schools: Bristol Business School and Bristol Law School, and accounts for approximately 6000 students and 500 staff. As College Manager, you'll be a key member of the College Executive Team, working alongside the Deputy Head of College, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Registrar, and fellow College Managers. You\'ll lead the operational delivery of our college strategy, ensuring resources, governance, and services align to create a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable environment for over 6,000 students and 500 staff. Your leadership will span:

• Strategic business planning and financial oversight
• Liaison with university-wide professional services
• Enhancing student experience, research, and enterprise
• Driving institutional initiatives and sector innovation

This role is pivotal—not just within the College, but across the University. You\'ll represent UWE Bristol in external networks, championing our reputation and influence.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in (city not specified in original), one of the UK\'s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners. We offer a wide range of including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.