Partnerships Manager (Alliance & Apprenticeships)
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,822.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R5760 |
Summary
The University of South Wales (USW) is looking for a resourceful and innovative individual with experience of working in the development and monitoring of Degree Apprenticeships in England and Wales. We are seeking someone who can work with USWs academic faculties and the Further Education (FE) Partners within our Strategic Alliance to help grow our career-focussed offer. Given our footprint in England and Wales you will need an understanding of the FE context in Wales and the wider regulatory frameworks surrounding delivery in both England and Wales. USW has a considerable portfolio of applied programmes and work-based learning, and it aims to grow these. Our provision includes both Degree Apprenticeships in Wales and England which come with separate reporting requirements and structures.
This is a full-time, permanent post based in Pontypridd, in the Department of Engagement, Research & Commercialisation. The role holder will manage and co-ordinate designated work strands between faculties, USWs FE strategic alliance, quality & reporting, finance and relevant external bodies, providing advice and updates on developments, delivery, compliance and improvement of work in England and Wales. The Partnership Manager will report to the Head of Further Education and Skills Partnerships, attending relevant faculty, alliance and institutional boards and workstreams, and providing support with reporting and planning around current and future provision. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the changing policies relating to apprenticeships and the wider regional and national skills agenda, will be essential for this role, ensuring confident engagement with employers, professional bodies and regulators.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Julie Bellamy, Director of Engagement, Research & Commercialisation julie.bellamy@southwales.ac..uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public. We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
This is a full-time, permanent post based in Pontypridd, in the Department of Engagement, Research & Commercialisation. The role holder will manage and co-ordinate designated work strands between faculties, USWs FE strategic alliance, quality & reporting, finance and relevant external bodies, providing advice and updates on developments, delivery, compliance and improvement of work in England and Wales. The Partnership Manager will report to the Head of Further Education and Skills Partnerships, attending relevant faculty, alliance and institutional boards and workstreams, and providing support with reporting and planning around current and future provision. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the changing policies relating to apprenticeships and the wider regional and national skills agenda, will be essential for this role, ensuring confident engagement with employers, professional bodies and regulators.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Julie Bellamy, Director of Engagement, Research & Commercialisation julie.bellamy@southwales.ac..uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public. We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
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