Contract and Operations Manager (International Study Centre)

Uniglobaltechnologies; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bath is recruiting a Contract and Operations Manager to establish and manage its International Study Centre in partnership with Study Group. Based in the International Student Recruitment team, the role oversees the operational relationship for this major international collaboration.

The Centre will launch in Summer 2026 and deliver pathway, pre-master and English language programmes for international students, contributing to the university’s internationalisation strategy and

Qualifications

• Experience in managing partnerships or large cross‑organisational collaborations.
• Understanding of international student recruitment or university operations is desirable.
• Ability to oversee complex operational projects and programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the university relationship with Study Group
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the partnership
• Support the delivery of the International Study Centre partnership
• Work within the International Student Recruitment team
• Contribute to the university internationalisation strategy
• Support the launch of the International Study Centre in Summer 2026
• Engage with pathway and English language programme operations
• Support provision linked to pre and sessional programmes for international students

Skills

Partnership management

Operations management

Stakeholder engagement

International student recruitment

Job description

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW The University of Bath is recruiting a Contract and Operations Manager to support the launch and ongoing management of its International Study Centre in partnership with Study Group. Based within the International Student Recruitment team in the Directorate of Student Recruitment and Admissions, this role will oversee the operational relationship connected to a major international partnership. The International Study Centre is scheduled to launch in Summer 2026 and will deliver pre and sessional programmes designed for international students. The International Study Centre will provide pathway and English language programmes including the International Foundation Year, Pre-Master's Programme, and pre-sessional and in-sessional English language provision. The role reports to the Head of International Student Recruitment and contributes to the university internationalisation strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the university relationship with Study Group
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the partnership
• Support the delivery of the International Study Centre partnership
• Work within the International Student Recruitment team
• Contribute to the university internationalisation strategy
• Support the launch of the International Study Centre in Summer 2026
• Engage with pathway and English language programme operations
• Support provision linked to pre and sessional programmes for international students

Requirements

• Highly motivated professional
• Ability to manage partnership activity
• Ability to oversee operational management

Key responsibilities

Experience or understanding relevant to international student recruitment and partnership operations WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position supports a major international initiative that expands opportunities for international students to join the University of Bath community. Effective partnership and operational management will help ensure successful delivery of pathway, pre, and sessional programmes that contribute to the university’s international strategy and student experience.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience managing a partnership or cross-organisational collaboration
• Demonstrate knowledge of international student recruitment or university operations
• Provide examples of coordinating operational projects or programme delivery
• Show familiarity with working across multiple stakeholders in a university environment
• Tailor your application to the needs of international students and partnership management
• Include evidence of communication and organisational skills relevant to operational leadership