Partnerships Manager

Universities UK; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Universities UK is recruiting a Partnerships Manager for the UUKi team in London. The role is a full-time fixed-term post from 01 December 2026 to 31 July 2027, with a closing date of 19 October 2026.

You will lead the development, management and implementation of partnerships and programmes supporting UK higher education institutions, including contract work streams, programme design, workflows, financial management and reporting on impact. Interviews are planned for 04 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Role requires: development, management and implementation of partnerships and programmes.
• Experience designing and implementing contract work streams and workflows.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement partnerships and programmes benefiting UK HE sector.
• Manage contract work streams for UUKi, from programme design to financial reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders including UK government officials and partner organisations.

Description du poste

Post Type: Full Time, Fixed Term from 01 December 2026 – 31 July 2027

Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026

Interview Date: See advert

Reference: UUK02526

This role sits within the UUK International (UUKi) team. UUKi represents the UK’s higher education institutions and supports their global engagement. We enable institutions to develop and deliver their international strategies, promoting the collective interests of the sector to create new opportunities for partnership and collaboration.

As part of UUKi, the Partnerships and External Affairs (PEA) team represent our member universities on the international stage by influencing the funding, operational, and policy environment surrounding international higher education. We do this through the delivery of UUKi’s contracted work, engagement with UUKi’s networks, and management of UUKi’s analysis and insight activities, as well as capacity building opportunities for members. We are also responsible for events throughout the year and lead on our external communications such as the website, campaigns, social media, and blogs.

As Partnerships Manager, your role will be the development, management, and implementation of new and existing partnerships and programmes which benefit the UK higher education sector and our member universities. This includes all aspects of the development and implementation of contract work streams for UUKi, from programme design and setting up workflows, to financial management and reporting on programme impact. You will also play a key role in developing and maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders, including UK government officials, partner organisations (both in the UK and overseas), funding bodies and UK universities.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 04 November.