Senior Manager Quality And Performance (Apprenticeships)

TL;DR

Senior Manager Quality and Performance (Apprenticeships): Leading the quality assurance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement of apprenticeship programs with an accent on regulatory compliance and audit readiness. Focus on driving measurable improvements in apprentice outcomes and fostering a culture of high performance across university faculties.

Location: Hybrid role based in Milton Keynes, UK. Requires 1-2 days per week in the office, with full-time onsite options available.

Salary: £47,389 – £56,535 per annum.

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s largest university, dedicated to widening access to higher education through flexible, research-led learning.

What you will do

• Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks and performance measures for apprenticeship provision.
• Monitor quality indicators and produce regular reports for governance groups and committees.
• Lead self-assessment processes and quality improvement plans to ensure measurable performance gains.
• Manage risk-informed interventions to address compliance or performance issues.
• Collaborate with faculties and apprenticeship services to enhance learner support and achievement outcomes.
• Support organisational readiness for external inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to commute to Milton Keynes, UK.
• Proven experience in a senior quality, performance, or assurance role within further or higher education.
• Demonstrable track record of leading quality improvement activities and preparing for external inspections (e.g., Ofsted).
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills to drive change in a complex environment.
• Ability to translate data and management information into effective improvement actions.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working arrangements, including part-time or job-share options.
• Supportive work-life balance policies.
• Access to a comprehensive staff benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation transforming lives through education.

Hiring process

• Submission of CV and a supporting statement (up to 1,000 words).
• Interviews are anticipated to take place on 19 August 2026.