BIMM British and Irish Modern Music Institute

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields. About the Role As Senior Partnership Officer, you will oversee the University's educational partnership processes, including those with higher education institutions, accreditation and awarding bodies. You will advise and support partners to ensure processes are completed effectively and in line with regulatory requirements, while helping maintain academic standards and an excellent student experience. Working closely with Academic Services and the Provost's Office, you will contribute to the development and quality of the University's UK and international partnerships. What You'll Do Quality Assurance: Support the consistent implementation of BIMM's Quality Assurance and Enhancement (QAE) policies and procedures at partner institutions, ensuring high academic standards and an excellent educational experience for students. Advisory Support: Provide expert advice and guidance to partner institutions to support the effective completion of partnership processes, escalating matters where appropriate. Relationship Management: Maintain positive and productive working relationships with educational partners (current and prospective) in the UK and internationally, as well as stakeholders across the University. Compliance Oversight: Maintain compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements related to educational partnerships, escalating regulatory concerns appropriately. Process Review & Enhancement: Support the ongoing review and enhancement of partnership policies and procedures in response to sector developments, regulatory changes and internal priorities. Partnership Development: Support the development of new educational partnerships in line with the University's strategic aims and the priorities of the Provost's Office. Data & Reporting: Coordinate effective data collection, monitoring and reporting on critical partnership activities and outcomes, supporting the Regulatory Returns Manager when required. Committee & Governance Support: Attend and contribute to committees and formal meetings requiring input from the Partnership Office, providing high-quality committee servicing as needed. What You'll Bring Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing QAE systems and processes, including working with external partnerships. Working knowledge of the frameworks for UK and trans-national education, and the jurisdiction and powers of relevant professional, regulatory and statutory bodies. Excellent administrative skills, including committee servicing. Exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, enabling you to build effective relationships and work collaboratively. A solutions-focused mindset with a flexible approach to timely problem solving. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload, manage multiple deadlines and work autonomously. Proven ability to analyse and present data to inform decision making. Commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and contributing positively to the culture and values of the University. The successful candidate can be based at any one of the seven BIMM University campuses in the UK (Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Essex, Leeds, London or Manchester) and is expected to spend a minimum of three days per week on site. Why BIMM University? We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to: 25 days holiday per year (FTE) SMART pension A comprehensive benefits package We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

Overview At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields. About the role As Director of Admissions and Recruitment you will lead the transformation of our student recruitment and admissions functions across the BIMM Group. This role is responsible for setting and delivering a clear, commercially grounded recruitment strategy that protects and grows market share across our core disciplines of Music, Performing Arts, Screen and Film, and Gaming. You will take overall responsibility for how we attract, convert and admit students, ensuring that strategy, systems, people and resources are aligned to deliver against institutional objectives. A key focus of the role will be embedding a robust, data-led sales approach and fully realising the benefits of our Salesforce CRM implementation. What You'll Do Set and communicate a strategic vision for recruitment and admissions across the BIMM Group. Develop and deliver recruitment and admissions strategies that support the University's overall objectives and admissions policies. Lead the design and implementation of an end-to-end recruitment and admissions process, making full and effective use of Salesforce CRM. Establish strong data collection, analysis and reporting capabilities to monitor performance, track progress and inform decision-making, including delivery against September 2026 student recruitment targets. Build capability across recruitment and admissions teams through training, development and clear expectations, particularly in sales practice, CRM usage and data-driven working. Ensure resources are used efficiently and cost-effectively, including evaluating the return on investment of recruitment activities. Work closely with senior colleagues and stakeholders across the University to align recruitment activity with academic, operational and commercial priorities. What You'll Bring A proven track record of improving sales performance against challenging targets. Experience of embedding a sales culture and strengthening team capability in a complex organisation. Strong commercial, strategic and leadership experience within a long sales cycle environment. The ability to build and communicate a shared vision, working effectively with internal and external stakeholders across a matrix structure. Demonstrable experience of leading geographically dispersed teams. A collaborative approach, with the ability to build effective partnerships across the organisation. A consistent commitment to the highest ethical standards in decision-making and practice. For the full job description please clickhere. Why BIMM University? We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do: In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to: 25 days holiday per year (FTE) SMART pension A comprehensive benefits package We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Partnership Officer to oversee educational partnerships while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves maintaining relationships with educational partners, supporting quality assurance policies, and contributing to the development of new partnerships. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, knowledge of educational frameworks, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The position requires on-site presence at one of the seven campuses, with a minimum of three days per week.

An esteemed educational institution in Brighton is seeking a Director of Admissions and Recruitment to transform their student recruitment approach. The successful candidate will lead strategic development and implementation of admission processes, utilizing a data-driven approach with Salesforce CRM. A proven sales performance track record and leadership in complex environments are essential for this role. The position offers attractive benefits including 25 days holiday and a comprehensive package, emphasizing the organization's commitment to inclusivity.