Partnerships & Contracts Operations Manager

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Staff gym discount

Postgraduate tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

Relocation support

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

The University of Bath seeks a highly motivated Contract and Operations Manager to run the partnership with Study Group and oversee its day-to-day delivery. You will act as the primary contact, safeguard effective governance, financial oversight, and continuous improvement across the collaboration, reporting to the Head of International Student Recruitment.

You will collaborate with University colleagues and Study Group stakeholders, balance competing priorities with sound judgement, and operate

Qualifications

• Experience in contract or partnership management in a complex organisation.
• Experience managing complex budgets and following financial procedures.
• Proven ability to influence across multiple departments and deliver policy, processes or projects.
• Ability to communicate complex information to varied audiences.
• Experience coordinating and chairing committees within governance structures.
• Demonstrated diplomacy, judgement and prioritisation in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Partnership and Contract Management: oversee the partnership with Study Group and ensure contractual obligations are delivered.
• Governance and Committee Management: coordinate governance structures and committee activities.
• Financial and Budget Management: manage budgets and financial procedures for the partnership.
• Data, Records and Systems Management: maintain accurate data and reporting systems.
• Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions: support related activities as needed.
• Stakeholder Liaison and Coordination: engage university and external stakeholders effectively.
• Operational Support and Problem Solving: provide proactive support and issue resolution.
• Reporting and Administration: produce regular reports and administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Matrix management

Stakeholder liaison

Governance

Diplomacy

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Job description

The University of Bath seeks a highly motivated Contract and Operations Manager to run the partnership with Study Group and oversee its day-to-day delivery. You will act as the primary contact, safeguard effective governance, financial oversight, and continuous improvement across the collaboration, reporting to the Head of International Student Recruitment.

You will collaborate with University colleagues and Study Group stakeholders, balance competing priorities with sound judgement, and operate