All Locations
Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Finance and Procurement
Advertising Salary
Salary from £57,422 - £64,605 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £70,579
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Function
Professional and Support
Closing Date
06 Sep 2025
Basis
Full Time

ABOUT US

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.
BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

The Risk and Assurance Manager will play a critical leadership role in shaping, embedding and
delivering an institution-wide approach to risk, assurance, and resilience. The post-holder will lead the
design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of an integrated risk management and internal control
framework (excluding financial controls) that supports strategic delivery, operational effectiveness,
and regulatory compliance.
Acting as a senior advisor to executive leadership and governance bodies, the role will champion a
data-informed and forward-looking approach to institutional risk, ensuring that risk intelligence
meaningfully informs strategic planning and decision-making. The Risk and Assurance Manager will
also have responsibility for internal audit management and insurance arrangements, ensuring that the
University remains protected, compliant and resilient in the face of evolving risks.
Working in close collaboration with senior leaders, academic departments, and professional services,
the post-holder will drive a culture of proactive risk ownership, organisational learning, and
continuous improvement across the University.