Partnerships Manager (Reparative Futures)
University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Bristol, Connecticut
Salary:
$42,882
-
$48,149
per year
Contract type: Part time
The role
We’re looking for a dynamic Partnerships Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening relationships that power our Reparative Futures Programme.
In this exciting role, you’ll lead and support meaningful engagement with a diverse range of partners -both internally and externally including staff, students, communities stakeholders, and organisations. You'll be at the heart of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, curating spaces for conversation, co-creation and driving connectivity across communities.
From coordinating day-to-day collaboration activities to supporting impactful events, setting up digital collaboration tools, and producing compelling reports to ensure the insights and voices really inform lasting change - you’ll ensure our partnerships thrive. You’ll also be instrumental in planning and delivering creative engagement initiatives that bring our vision for reparative futures to life.
By 2034, this programme will have built valuable and sustainable partnerships with people of African descent, dismantling barriers to racial equity within university structures and systems. Together, we will take meaningful steps to repair, rebuild, and transform — creating an organisation with a truly inclusive culture and zero tolerance for anti-Black racism.
Our vision? A welcoming, just, and equitable university experience — with reparatory practices deeply embedded in education, research, and civic partnerships. We’re working to make the University of Bristol a place of choice, pride, and success for students, staff, alumni, and communities, regardless of race.
We welcome applications from all candidates and particularly encourage individuals of African descent and those with lived experience of anti-Black racism to apply. We are building a team that reflects the communities we work with, and your leadership, insight and expertise are vital to shaping an inclusive and equitable future at the University of Bristol.
Please note: This role is offered at 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week). However, for the right candidate, we are happy to consider applications from those wishing to work between 21 and 35 hours per week. We also welcome job share applications for this position. In addition, hybrid working is available. The number of days on campus, and which specific days, will be discussed and agreed upon once the full team is appointed.
What will you be doing?
Role
As Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving forward an ambitious action plan, while shaping the long-term future of the programme. You’ll be:
Additional information
Please note: The role will be working under the direction of the Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor Reparative & Civic Futures (APVC) and Academic Director Reparative Futures (AD), and reporting to the reporting to the Project Manager (Reparative Futures).
For informal enquiries, please email our Reparative Futures mailbox: [email protected].
Please note: The selection process for this role may consist of two stages:
Work pattern: Part time / 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
Grade: J
Salary: £42,882 - £48,149 per annum (pro-rata for part time).
School/Unit: Global Engagement
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday, 29th June.
The interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 21st July.
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Available documents
We’re looking for a dynamic Partnerships Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening relationships that power our Reparative Futures Programme.
In this exciting role, you’ll lead and support meaningful engagement with a diverse range of partners -both internally and externally including staff, students, communities stakeholders, and organisations. You'll be at the heart of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, curating spaces for conversation, co-creation and driving connectivity across communities.
From coordinating day-to-day collaboration activities to supporting impactful events, setting up digital collaboration tools, and producing compelling reports to ensure the insights and voices really inform lasting change - you’ll ensure our partnerships thrive. You’ll also be instrumental in planning and delivering creative engagement initiatives that bring our vision for reparative futures to life.
By 2034, this programme will have built valuable and sustainable partnerships with people of African descent, dismantling barriers to racial equity within university structures and systems. Together, we will take meaningful steps to repair, rebuild, and transform — creating an organisation with a truly inclusive culture and zero tolerance for anti-Black racism.
Our vision? A welcoming, just, and equitable university experience — with reparatory practices deeply embedded in education, research, and civic partnerships. We’re working to make the University of Bristol a place of choice, pride, and success for students, staff, alumni, and communities, regardless of race.
We welcome applications from all candidates and particularly encourage individuals of African descent and those with lived experience of anti-Black racism to apply. We are building a team that reflects the communities we work with, and your leadership, insight and expertise are vital to shaping an inclusive and equitable future at the University of Bristol.
Please note: This role is offered at 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week). However, for the right candidate, we are happy to consider applications from those wishing to work between 21 and 35 hours per week. We also welcome job share applications for this position. In addition, hybrid working is available. The number of days on campus, and which specific days, will be discussed and agreed upon once the full team is appointed.
What will you be doing?
Role
As Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving forward an ambitious action plan, while shaping the long-term future of the programme. You’ll be:
- Acting as the key point of contact for our staff, student, and community Accountability Partners, as well as wider interest groups—building strong, trusting relationships that support collaboration.
- Leading the planning and delivery of creative and meaningful engagement activities and events across the Reparative Futures Programme.
- Developing and implementing the Programme’s Communications & Engagement Strategy—crafting clear, inclusive messaging that resonates with diverse audiences.
- Driving improved engagement with university communities of African and Caribbean descent, ensuring their voices are at the heart of our work.
- Designing innovative activities that spark curiosity, deepen understanding of reparative justice, and grow support for the Programme as it evolves.
- Identifying and acting on opportunities to raise the profile of the Programme—sharing stories of impact, producing engaging content, and keeping stakeholders informed and inspired.
- You have significant experience working closely with community groups and understand how to build meaningful, long-term relationships.
- You’re confident navigating complex, sometimes challenging conversations, and aren’t afraid to question the status quo.
- You have a strong interest in reparative justice and are driven by a desire to create lasting, positive change.
- You excel at holding space for open dialogue—ensuring that everyone feels heard, respected, and empowered.
- You're deeply committed to understanding the diverse needs of different communities, fostering trust, inclusion, and equity in every interaction.
- You have a flair for producing engaging, inclusive content tailored to resonate with a wide range of audiences.
Additional information
Please note: The role will be working under the direction of the Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor Reparative & Civic Futures (APVC) and Academic Director Reparative Futures (AD), and reporting to the reporting to the Project Manager (Reparative Futures).
For informal enquiries, please email our Reparative Futures mailbox: [email protected].
Please note: The selection process for this role may consist of two stages:
- An initial pre-screening call to assess your suitability and clarify any points from your application.
- A formal interview for shortlisted candidates with a separate Focus Group.
Work pattern: Part time / 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
Grade: J
Salary: £42,882 - £48,149 per annum (pro-rata for part time).
School/Unit: Global Engagement
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday, 29th June.
The interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 21st July.
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Available documents
- Partnerships Manager JD.pdf
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