Reliable, well-managed data underpins planning, performance monitoring, partner support and decision-making. You will strengthen reporting, dashboards and data quality, acting as the Division’s key contact for student data and supporting governance, compliance, student number planning, forecasting and operational insight.

Key Responsibilities

You will develop reports, dashboards and analytical tools that provide clear, accurate insight for student number planning, forecasting, financial monitoring, governance and operational decision-making.

You will support ongoing data quality through regular reviews, checks and controls, while resolving complex data queries for the Division and partners. You will also maintain documentation and SOPs, support a single source of truth, and work with colleagues to improve data management processes and deliver provision-specific training.

About You

You will be a confident data and reporting professional with practical Higher Education experience in data, reporting, student records, planning or a related area. You will also have experience of developing reports, dashboards and analytical outputs using tools such as Power BI, SQL, Excel and/or other relevant data analysis tools, together with recent experience of SITS or another Tribal HE student records system. You will bring a strong understanding of data quality, analysis, management and reporting. You will be able to communicate clearly, work proactively, exercise judgement, deliver to deadlines and contribute collaboratively to continuous improvement.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Hardman, Lead for Systems, Operations and Processes, at a.hardman@greatermanchester.ac.uk

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Please note, the University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of applications are received.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer. 

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £35,608 to £41,064 per annum

We are seeking a dynamic and legally-astute Contracts Manager to enable effective, compliant, and strategically aligned academic partnerships across the division by reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a broad spectrum of partnership-related contracts.

The Role

You will play a critical role in the Off-Campus Division, representing the University in contractual discussions with academic partners. You will ensure that all agreements reflect the division’s objectives, University policy, regulatory requirements, and sector practice. Beyond drafting, you will manage and maintain digital contract and legal compliance systems to ensure robust financial management and oversight of our global partnerships.

NB: This is a campus-based role located in Bolton. 

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalising partnership agreements, including variations and renewals.
• Expert Advisory: Providing high-quality advice on complex contractual issues such as intellectual property, liability, VAT, and full economic costing.
• Risk & Due Diligence: Undertaking due diligence and risk management activities to ensure compliance with University policies and external regulatory requirements, such as the Office for Students (OfS).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best possible contractual terms.
• System Oversight: Leading the management of digital contract registers to ensure high levels of accuracy, traceability, and compliance.
• Regulatory Awareness: Maintaining a full awareness of policies regarding GDPR, Freedom of Information, and the Bribery Act within the HE sector.

About You

You are an organised "completer-finisher" with the drive to achieve continual improvement and the diplomacy required to negotiate complex terms with diverse stakeholders. You will be comfortable managing multiple contract cycles simultaneously and possess the analytical skills needed to develop robust compliance systems. Most importantly, you will take ownership of ensuring our partnership network remains legally sound, financially compliant, and strategically robust.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Head of the Off-Campus Division (Yusuf Giga – y.giga@greatermanchester.ac.uk).

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Please note, the University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of applications are received.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer. 

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £42,254 to £48,823 per annum