Academic Standards & Compliance Manager – FE/HE

About the role

This senior position leads academic quality, standards and regulatory compliance across Further and Higher Education provision, including apprenticeships. You will work closely with senior leaders, awarding bodies, university partners and regulators to ensure the institution meets all external requirements while driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead academic quality assurance, standards and regulatory compliance for FE, HE and apprenticeship programmes.
• Oversee compliance with Office for Students (OfS), Ofsted, ESFA and awarding body requirements.
• Manage academic governance processes such as Academic Boards, assessment boards and quality committees.
• Coordinate external audits, quality reviews, validation, annual monitoring and accreditation activities.
• Develop and maintain academic policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership on regulatory risk and academic standards.

Required profile

• Significant experience in academic quality, registry or compliance within Further and Higher Education.
• Strong knowledge of awarding body requirements, academic governance and UK regulatory frameworks (OfS, Ofsted, ESFA).
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence strategic decision‑making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary £52,549‑£59,408 pro‑rata.
• Generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.
• Cross‑campus role across London boroughs (Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Orpington, etc.).
• Excellent benefits package and supportive work environment.