Accreditation & Rankings Manager

Location: Manchester, UK; applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is an education and research institution with a business school accreditation and rankings function.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, execute, and monitor the School’s accreditation strategy, policies, procedures, and priorities.
• Manage the reaccreditation cycle, including five-year submissions, mid-term progress reports, and annual progress reports.
• Coordinate peer review visits, preparation activities, correspondence, data requirements, and post-accreditation actions.
• Lead the annual Business School Rankings cycle and act as secretary to the Strategic Rankings Committee.
• Coordinate cross-functional rankings submissions and communications while providing analysis and insight for strategic decisions.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of business school accreditations and rankings.
• Experience developing large, complex reports and presenting at senior levels.
• Experience managing stakeholders and leading and motivating teams without line authority.
• Strong relationship management, stakeholder engagement, communication, facilitation, influencing, writing, critical thinking, and data interpretation skills.
• Right to work in the UK is required; the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the business school landscape in the UK and internationally.
• Project management experience and a record of meeting agreed deadlines.
• Evidence of delivering continuous improvement.
• Digital literacy and confidence using a range of IT tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches.
• Employer pension contribution.
• 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Ride-to-work and electric vehicle car schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working information is available through the University.

Hiring process

• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date.
• Shortlisting and interviews are part of the selection process.