The Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor will lead the delivery and growth of educational partnerships, managing complexity and building relationships with external partners while ensuring alignment with the university's strategy.
Bath Spa University is seeking an accomplished and motivated senior leader to join us as Associate Pro Vice‑Chancellor (Educational Partnerships). This is a key strategic role supporting the delivery of the University’s Educational Partnerships Strategy and strengthening Bath Spa’s position as a trusted, values‑led partner in the UK and internationally.
About the Role
The Associate Pro Vice‑Chancellor (Educational Partnerships) plays a key role in shaping, delivering and growing the University’s educational partnerships in the UK and internationally.
Working within the Centre for Educational Partnerships, you will support the implementation of the Educational Partnerships Strategy, helping to develop new partnerships— including transnational education and overseas branch campuses—while strengthening and sustaining existing relationships. You will work closely with academic Schools and Professional Services to ensure partnership activity is well governed, high quality and aligned with the University’s strategic priorities.
As a senior representative of the University, you will build trusted relationships with partners, regulators and government stakeholders, represent Bath Spa at key meetings and events, and contribute to institutional committees and decision‑making. Where required, you will deputise for the Pro Vice‑Chancellor (Partnership Strategy) and take on senior responsibility for the oversight of overseas campuses and new delivery models.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the University’s global engagement, reputation and future growth.
About You
You will be an experienced higher‑education leader with a strong track record in partnership working and a deep understanding of the regulatory and operational landscape of the sector. You will be confident operating at senior level, working collaboratively across academic and professional services, and building productive relationships with external partners.
You will bring sound judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to manage complexity, risk and change. An excellent communicator, you will be comfortable influencing, advising and representing the University in a wide range of settings, including national and international contexts.
You will have strong academic credibility, underpinned by a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (with a PhD desirable), and a genuine interest in partnership‑led education. Collegiate, resilient and adaptable, you will thrive in a role that requires both strategic oversight and hands‑on engagement.
For more information, please see the attached candidate pack.
For more information, please see the attached candidate pack.
Additional Information
As part of the application process for this role, you will be asked to submit a short video on a topic related to the role. You will receive a link with instructions within two working days of applying for the role.
Some travel will be required for this role.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
Some travel will be required for this role.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About
At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work. We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:Respect Inclusivity CollaborationSustainabilityWe are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.
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