Global Academic Partnerships Contracts Lead

University of Greater Manchester; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Greater Manchester is seeking a dynamic Contracts Manager for its Off-Campus Division, based on campus in Bolton. You will review, draft and negotiate partnership agreements, ensuring they reflect university policy, regulatory requirements and sector practice while supporting strategic growth.

You will lead contract lifecycle management, advise on IP, liability, VAT and full economic costing, perform due diligence and risk assessments, and oversee digital contract registers to

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalising partnership agreements, including variations and renewals.
• Providing high-quality advisory on complex contractual issues such as intellectual property, liability, VAT, and full economic costing.
• Undertaking due diligence and risk management to ensure compliance with university policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., OfS).
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve favorable contractual terms.
• Leading the management of digital contract registers to ensure accuracy, traceability and compliance.

Job description

The University of Greater Manchester is seeking a dynamic Contracts Manager for its Off-Campus Division, based on campus in Bolton. You will review, draft and negotiate partnership agreements, ensuring they reflect university policy, regulatory requirements and sector practice while supporting strategic growth.

You will lead contract lifecycle management, advise on IP, liability, VAT and full economic costing, perform due diligence and risk assessments, and oversee digital contract registers to