Quality Manager; Partnerships

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager (Partnerships) to join our Quality & Governance team on a fixed‑term basis. You’ll play a central role in supporting the growth and governance of partnership provision, helping ensure our frameworks, processes and approvals are robust, efficient and aligned with BU’s strategic ambitions.

• Leading the development and implementation of policies, regulations and procedures for partnership provision
• Managing the approval process for new partnerships, including supporting panels, committees and governance requirements
• Acting as a key contact for quality assurance and regulatory compliance, providing expert advice to colleagues and partners
• Driving process improvement and project delivery across partnership activity
• Working collaboratively across Academic Services and Faculties to ensure effective and consistent implementation
• Supporting training and development on quality frameworks and partnership processes
• Monitoring impact and ensuring continuous enhancement using data and insight

• Experience of developing and implementing quality policies and processes
• A solid understanding of HE quality assurance and regulatory frameworks, ideally including partnerships
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical solutions
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach

• Play a leading role in shaping BU’s partnership portfolio and governance approach
• Work in a supportive, experienced team at the heart of Academic Services
• Influence institutional policy, practice and decision‑making
• Gain exposure to strategic projects and senior stakeholders across the University

This position is available on a fixed‑term basis until 2nd August 2027.

• Competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression
• Valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions
• Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)
• Flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)
• Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
• Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
• Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
• Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on‑site nursery with discounts for BU staff
• Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on‑site food outlets and coffee shops

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.