About this role
You will join the Educational Partnerships team at a pivotal point in our development, playing a central role in translating our TNE ambitions into reality. As we broaden our international footprint, you will drive the development and implementation phase of the partnership lifecycle—advancing new collaborations as they move from early-stage proposals into formal design and fully operational partnerships.
Beyond the initial setup, you will maintain oversight of continued delivery, ensuring the long-term integrity and health of our global portfolio. Working with colleagues and external partners, provide the expert guidance and stakeholder management necessary to ensure each partnership satisfies academic and regulatory requirements.
Championing quality and standards, working in close alignment with specialist quality colleagues. You will successfully navigate the complex matrix of the University to ensure that these expanding operations safeguard the academic excellence of our established partnerships.
Seeking a professional who combines the diligent oversight of academic standards with a strategic perspective to understand how individual partnerships align with the wider institutional context. This is a high-visibility role that requires the interpersonal credibility and cultural awareness to influence stakeholders at all levels, balancing the detail of educational delivery with the sustainability of our international partnerships.
Bringing a collaborative leadership approach and the ability to help others navigate the space between academic ambition and regulatory requirements. Acting as an expert guide between policy and pedagogy, you are comfortable engaging in high-level dialogue regarding teaching and learning, curriculum design, and the student experience. Have the strategic insight to support academic development while ensuring those ambitions consistently uphold our rigorous quality and regulatory frameworks. We welcome applications from both experienced academics and professional service staff with expertise in curriculum and quality frameworks within the context of higher education.
You will:
Monitor quality and student experience across partnerships, intervening to mitigate risks and ensure academic standards are maintained Provide expert advice on UK HE regulations (OfS, QAA) and ensure alignment with international partner frameworks Lead complex, multi‑stakeholder projects across the full partnership lifecycle, focusing on programme development, validation and operational delivery Facilitate high-level strategic collaboration between internal academic leads and partner institutions, driving alignment through both virtual and in-person engagement Oversee validation, revalidation, programme modification and quinquennial review processes across Levels 3–7 Chair or support key committees, providing authoritative guidance on policies, regulations and student‑related decision‑making Analyse and interpret complex datasets (recruitment, progression, outcomes) to support committee decision‑making and institutional risk management Work collaboratively to assess new partnership opportunities, supporting scoping and high-level relationship building to ensure potential collaborations meet institutional goals
What skills do I need?
Master’s degree, MBA or equivalent professional experience Significant experience leading academic quality assurance and programme governance, with the ability to evaluate teaching and learning standards against complex regulatory frameworks Experience monitoring quality and student experience across partnerships, with the ability to proactively intervene to mitigate risks, safeguarding academic standards and institutional reputation In-depth knowledge of the UK regulatory landscape (e.g. OfS, QAA) and practical experience of applying international TNE standards Advanced communication and influencing skills, with the interpersonal credibility to engage across diverse cultural contexts and navigate varying stakeholder interests Experience applying structured project management methods to complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives Experience in committee leadership Highly developed data literacy & ability to interpret complex datasets Exceptional organisational & planning skills Ability to travel internationally