University of Bath
Contract and Operations Manager (International Study Centre)
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Contract and Operations Manager (International Study Centre)
The University of Bath has entered into a strategic partnership with Study Group, establishing an International Study Centre (ISC) on the University campus to deliver a range of pre and in-sessional programmes for international students.
Launching in Summer 2026, the ISC runs pathway and English language programmes including the International Foundation Year, Pre-Master’s Programme, and pre-sessional and in-sessional English language provision. The partnership forms a key element of the University’s internationalisation strategy, supporting international students to join the University of Bath community and enhancing our global footprint.
About The Role
The University is seeking to appoint a highly-motivated Contract and Operations Manager who will be responsible for managing the University’s relationship with Study Group, as well as for the day-to-day management of the partnership.
Acting as the primary point of contact and oversight, you will work closely with colleagues across the University and with Study Group stakeholders to support effective governance, financial management, operational delivery, and continuous improvement of the partnership. You will ensure that the partnership agreement is effectively implemented, monitored and evaluated, supporting the successful delivery of all contractual obligations, and fostering a collaborative and productive working relationship between the University and Study Group.
The role requires the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across the University and externally, using sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach to support the successful operation of the partnership. The PVC (Global Engagement) will provide overall direction, but you will be expected to have considerable autonomy and to show significant initiative.
The role will sit within the International Student Recruitment team, inside the Directorate of Student Recruitment and Admissions, and will report to the Head of International Student Recruitment.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Partnership and Contract Management
- Governance and Committee Management
- Financial and Budget Management
- Data, Records and Systems Management
- Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions
- Stakeholder Liaison and Coordination
- Operational Support and Problem Solving
- Reporting and Administration
About You
You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant professional experience.
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- relationship development and management with the ability to communicate complex or detailed information to a variety of audiences
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- operating in a complex environment requiring diplomacy, judgement, and the ability to balance differing priorities
Experience of working within the higher education sector is desirable, along with knowledge of international student pathway provision or transnational education partnerships.
Further information
You will be expected to work flexibly in support of key partnership activities and meetings, and may from time to time be required to support the work of Student Recruitment and Admissions commensurate with the grade of the role. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Siobhan Robinson, Deputy Director of SRA and Head of International Student Recruitment (ser59@bath.ac.uk) or David Howells, Deputy Director of SRA and Head of Undergraduate Admissions (dih21@bath.ac.uk).
The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
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We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
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