Applications are invited for an experienced and highly motivated Strategic Partner Manager to join our established IT Services Team at the University of St Andrews, the Top Ranked University in the United Kingdom (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and the Guardian University Guide 2025).
The University is fully committed to exploiting technology to improve the staff and student experience with Digital as one of our five strategic pillars. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key contributor in the development and delivery of a transformational digital ecosystem.
Reporting directly to the CIO, you will lead the development of relationships with external vendors and other organisations to advance the University’s strategic goals related to research, teaching and business development. Working with Procurement and Legal colleagues, you will identify, cultivate, and negotiate partnerships with various stakeholders, including businesses, other universities and non-profit agencies to create mutually beneficial collaborations that can generate revenue, enhance research opportunities, improve student experiences, and expand the University's reach and influence.
You will be a strategic thinker with experience of developing and managing mutually beneficial business relationships.
We are making a substantial investment in people who are forward thinking, able to inspire and drive a high-performance culture and work effectively with minimal supervision.
You will be encouraged to expand and improve on your knowledge and skills and will be given the opportunity for further professional development.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Steve Watt, email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1334 467244.
St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.
In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the IT Strategic Partner Manager includes:
- Financial contribution to relocation(subject to eligibility)
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions of 14.5%
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions
Closing Date: 18 August 2026 Interview Date: 27 August 2026
Please quote ref: AD2897LS
IT Services
Salary: £47,389 - £58,226 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
