Academic Services Manager

Academic Services Manager

BIMM University Closing date: Sun, 15 Nov 2026

Artform: Education
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
UK-wide

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Description

About the Role

As Academic Services Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of Academic Services across BIMM University. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will help ensure institutional processes are compliant, consistent and contribute to a positive student experience.

You will provide leadership and specialist expertise across a broad range of areas, including academic quality, governance, regulatory compliance, assessment and academic operations, helping to ensure the University meets its regulatory requirements and maintains high standards of academic administration and support.

What You'll Do:

Lead and manage a portfolio of Academic Services activity, ensuring processes and practices remain effective, compliant and aligned with institutional priorities.

Provide expert advice and guidance on academic regulations, policies and quality assurance requirements.

Support the delivery of key academic processes, including student progression, assessment and awards.

Use data and management information to identify trends, inform decision-making and mitigate risk.

Contribute to academic governance activity, including committee support, policy development and institutional reporting.

Build effective relationships across the University, promoting collaborative and solution-focused ways of working.

Lead, develop and support staff, fostering capability, consistency and inclusive working practices.

Review and enhance systems, processes and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Requirements

Experience working within academic administration, academic quality, registry, governance or a related function within higher education.

A strong understanding of the UK higher education regulatory, quality assurance and governance landscape.

Experience leading, improving or managing complex services, projects or operational activities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data and management information to support decision-making.

The ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies and procedures in a practical and proportionate way.

Experience building effective relationships and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Experience managing or supervising colleagues and supporting the development of inclusive, high-performing teams.

A commitment to delivering an excellent student experience.

Job Responsibilities

The postholder can be based at any of BIMM University's seven UK campuses (Brighton, London, Essex, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds).

Candidates may come from a range of Academic Services backgrounds. Experience of quality assurance, assessment, governance, partnerships or related functions would be valuable, with particular interest in candidates who have experience of quality assurance, collaborative provision or working with external partners.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Academic Services Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Education
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 15 Nov 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

How to Apply

Please apply via our website by midnight on the closing day specified.