Senior Quality and Compliance Manager (Education)

TL;DR

Senior Quality and Compliance Manager (Education): Managing university partnerships to ensure alignment with university policy, UK law, and regulatory requirements with an accent on quality assurance and risk mitigation. Focus on developing approval frameworks, overseeing partner compliance, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes across the four Nations.

Location: Hybrid (Milton Keynes, UK). Expect attendance in the office approximately once per week.

Salary: £47,389 – £56,535

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s largest university and a world leader in flexible part-time education aimed at widening access to higher education.

What you will do

• Provide expert advice and guidance on partnership assessment, quality, and compliance matters.
• Lead the development and adaptation of partnership policies to ensure alignment with UK law and HE regulatory bodies.
• Manage the approval and reapproval processes for new and existing collaborative partnerships.
• Coordinate university-level oversight, monitoring reportable events, and maintaining the University Register of Collaborative Provision.
• Directly line manage Quality and Compliance Managers and represent the university at external events and conferences.
• Prepare University reports on partner compliance and business proposals for stakeholders.

Requirements

• First degree, equivalent higher education qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
• Detailed understanding of university compliance, UK law, and Higher Education regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in decision-making within complex environments and managing due diligence processes to minimize risk.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across institutional boundaries.
• Expertise in report writing and servicing committees.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes, including potential long-haul trips.

Nice to have

• Experience within a Higher Education setting (national or international).
• General understanding of hirify.global’s administrative processes.
• Project Management experience.
• Familiarity with the University’s strategic context and current plan.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including job shares, part-time, or compressed hours.
• Commitment to work-life balance and a supportive environment.
• Access to a comprehensive range of staff benefits (details on Staff Benefits page).

Hiring process

• Interviews are anticipated to take place the week commencing 20 July 2026.
• Submission of CV and a supporting statement (up to 1,500 words) is required.