Shape quality, compliance and student success across a growing London partnership

The University of Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced, hands-on Lead for Quality and Compliance to provide leadership and assurance at its dedicated London partner centre.

This is a high-profile role at the point where University regulations, partner delivery and student experience meet. The successful candidate will lead key quality functions and drive the implementation of the ATLAS Strategy across Admissions, Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Student Support, ensuring academic standards are applied consistently and continue to evolve.

You will chair key portfolio meetings, including Examination Boards, Partnership Development Meetings and Academic Misconduct Panels, and provide confident grip across academic governance, risk and delivery. Working closely with colleagues across the University and partner organisation, you will help ensure that the London provision is ambitious, well run and focused on excellent student outcomes.

We are seeking someone with a relevant Master's degree and at least three years' experience of academic partnerships in a UK university setting. You will bring a strong track record in quality assurance, including programme development and the chairing of assessment boards, alongside the confidence to interpret complex regulations and turn them into clear, practical action. A teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship, or a willingness to gain one, would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape a growing London-based academic partnership within a supportive University environment, contributing directly to the experience and outcomes of students. The role is hybrid, with two days per week based at our London Partner office, occasional travel to Bolton for team meetings and staff development, and some national and international travel as required.

To see the full details, (including the job description and the person specification we will be benchmarking against), please download the candidate pack we have prepared by scrolling to the bottom of the page, tick to agree to the privacy policy, then click 'Continue'.

If you have any further questions after downloading the Candidate Pack, please contact:

Stephanie Crossland
Senior Researcher, GatenbySanderson
E: stephanie.crossland@gatenbysanderson.com

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date
9am, Tuesday 1st September 2026

Preliminary interviews
Virtual with GatenbySanderson - 2nd & 3rd September 2026

Assessment
w/c 14th September - candidate preparation & informal calls

Final panel
w/c 21st September 2026

How to Apply

• Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
• Detail any employment or education gaps.
• Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com