College Manager

University West of England; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university seeks a College Manager to lead the College of Business and Law. This role requires strategic business planning, financial oversight, and cross-university collaboration to enhance the student experience and institutional initiatives. Ideal candidates should have significant leadership experience in higher education. Competitive benefits and a permanent, full-time contract are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career average pension schemes

Opportunities for training and personal development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leadership in higher education.
• Experience in strategic planning and financial management.
• Ability to drive innovation in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of college strategy.
• Ensure resources and governance align with college objectives.
• Champion UWE Bristol in external networks.

Skills

Strategic business planning

Financial oversight

Student experience enhancement

Cross-university collaboration

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 6,000 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.

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Location

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay 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 Bristol, 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 employee benefits 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe diversity drives innovation. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from global majority communities and those who identify as having a disability. UWE Bristol is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Further Information

For an informal conversation, contact: Sarah Grabham – Deputy Head of College of Business and Law [e-mail]

This is a full -time, permanent post.

If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Complete our application form and tell us how your experience aligns with the role. Use the Person Specification to guide your response and include specific examples.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.