SENIOR DUE DILIGENCE ADVISOR

Senior Due Diligence Advisor (1979) Senior Due Diligence Advisor

Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe

Salary - £33,591 - £37,694

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary, and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues.

The University is seeking two Senior Due Diligence Officers to play a pivotal role in safeguarding our academic integrity and institutional reputation. This role is central to ensuring that educational collaborations—both domestic and international—are ethically sound, legally compliant, financially robust, and strategically aligned with the University’s mission.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, the Due Diligence Officer will provide critical assessments that enable informed decision-making and effective risk mitigation across a diverse portfolio of academic collaborations.

You will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to exercise professional judgment in complex environments. You are comfortable working across cultures and regulatory contexts and can communicate findings clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

The post holder may be expected to work weekends.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Shabana Hussain on Shabana.Hussain@bnu.ac.uk

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Louise Williams on louise.williams@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Interview Date: 25 June 2026

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

• Lead and coordinate due diligence processes for new and renewing academic partnerships, including transnational education (TNE), joint programmes, and articulation agreements.
• Assess institutional profiles, governance structures, accreditation status, and reputational standing of partner organisations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Quality Assurance, Academic Faculties) to gather input and ensure cross-functional review.
• Develop and maintain due diligence frameworks, checklists, and reporting templates aligned with sector best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and produce clear, evidence-based recommendations for partnership approval panels. Monitor regulatory developments and geopolitical risks that may impact existing or prospective partnerships.
• Maintain accurate records of due diligence outcomes and ensure audit-readiness.
• Support the development of training and guidance materials for staff involved in partnership development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of partnership governance processes and systems
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – Essential Criteria Only

A = Application T = Test I = Interview

Behavioural INDICATORS

The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows: