Business Partner (Educational Partnership Unit)
The University of Wolverhampton is recruiting for three Business Partners within the Educational Partnership Unit (EPU).
The Business Partners will lead on the development of mutually beneficial, long‑term partnership relationships for the University and will be responsible for managing day‑to‑day relationships with educational partners. You will coordinate account‑management meetings, agendas and information, cross‑organisational collaboration and act as the primary point of contact for educational partners and internal stakeholders.
The Business Partners will liaise with teams across the University to ensure completion of business cases and costings for new partnership provision and the successful onboarding of partners.
Based in Wolverhampton, the Business Partners will be expected to work across all campus locations and may need to travel to UK and international partners.
About the Educational Partnerships Unit
The EPU is the central function responsible for strategic development, governance and operational oversight of the University’s collaborative provision, including UK partnerships and transnational education (TNE) arrangements. It ensures partnership activity is strategically aligned, approved and effectively managed within the University’s regulatory and governance framework.
The EPU provides end‑to‑end oversight of the partnership lifecycle, ensuring robust approval, due diligence, risk assessment and that delivery arrangements are appropriately controlled and monitored, operating in line with institutional policies, contract requirements and regulatory expectations.
The University retains full responsibility for the quality and standards of its awards, which are governed through established academic governance structures. The EPU supports this by ensuring partnership arrangements are structured, resourced and managed to deliver and assure those standards.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Wolverhampton is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to preventing unlawful discrimination and harassment, promoting equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
* Competitive salaries
* Standard Life Pension scheme – employer contribution up to 12% to the University’s defined contribution scheme.
* Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate and afternoon tea with the Vice Chancellor for 25 and 40 years of service.
* Free Will Writing Service – complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
* IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) and software discounts.
* Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP, free counselling sessions, wellbeing resources and Occupational Health Service.
* Gym Membership Discounts – at Walsall campus and VW Active sites in Wolverhampton.
* Eyecare Support – free e‑voucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
* Flu Vouchers – free flu vaccinations.
* Paycare Health Benefit Plan – covers optical, dental, physiotherapy and personal accident insurance.
* Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – access to multi‑faith chaplaincy services.
* Generous Annual Leave
* Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
* Free on‑site parking across campuses.
* Cycle Benefits Scheme – save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
* Tusker Electric Vehicle Scheme – electric cars via salary sacrifice.
* Employee Discounts – savings on groceries, fashion and entertainment.
* Travel Discounts – up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
* Training and Development – access to staff network and inclusion workshops, library access, staff scholarship scheme and leadership & management development opportunities.
Contact
For further criteria please review the full job description. If you have any enquiries, please contact Jo Owens‑Crook, Associate Director Educational Partnerships, by emailing J.Owens‑Crook@wlv.ac.uk.
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