Employer Relationships Manager ( INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY) Fixed Term Contract

Bath Spa University

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Employer Relationships Manager. Working within the Careers and Employability team the Employer Relationships Manager (ERM) will play a pivotal role in shaping how we connect with employers and external partners to create meaningful opportunities for our students as they explore experience and progress towards their future careers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in an employer or employabilityfacing role to lead a portfolio of relationships and activities that directly contribute to improving graduate outcomes.

(This is a fixed term contract 1st June 21st Dec 2026)

About the Role

As the Employer Relationships Manager you will lead and manage a multi-site Employer Relationships team ensuring clear direction strong support and consistent practice across all this role you will develop and expand strategic partnerships with employers focusing on priority sectors and aligning opportunities with student needs.

You will oversee a wide range of employer engagement activities including events networking opportunities and curriculum collaboration while working closely with colleagues across the University to embed employer engagement into the wider student experience. Using data and labour market insights you will shape strategy prioritise initiatives and drive improved graduate outcomes.

About You

Experience in developing and managing employer partnerships
Experience of leading a team and supporting their personal development
Experience of managing a variety of stakeholders both within and external to a university
Experience of project management and strong organisational skills
Ability to use data to inform strategic decision making

For further information on the essential and desirable skills were looking for please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade 7 - Starting from 38784 rising to 43482 per annum

Please note :This is a full time fixed term contract from the 1st June 21st Dec 2026

The role may require evening or weekend working to support events and travel within the region and to non Bath based campuses.

Interview Date - 26th/27th May 2026

Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU including

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers 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: 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: 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.

Required Experience:

Manager