"Compliance and Quality Manager"

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role

The Student Success Unit is responsible for developing and supporting the delivery of an outstanding and distinctive student experience so that students have a high-quality University experience. This role will Support the University's Lifelong Learning and Apprenticeship Hub (LLAH) in ensuring the Compliance and Quality of our Apprenticeship and CPD programmes.

We are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal skills, which will help you relate to our students, academic colleagues, and senior internal/external stakeholders. You should also be adept in organising, prioritising, and managing time effectively to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of Apprenticeships. You should have a keen eye for detail and look to identify and implement improvements wherever possible. Working with a variety of stakeholders, you will demonstrate initiative, efficiency, attention to detail and a willingness to be flexible to support the wider team.

Reporting to the Lifelong Learning Senior Manager, this is a key role which will contribute to the quality assurance of LLAH provision for Apprenticeships, CPD and End Point Assessment. A significant part of the role will require specialist expertise to manage and monitor compliance related to ESFA funding, Ofsted and Office for Students requirements as well as liaise with the University Educational Policy and Governance team.

For a discussion about this role feel free to reach out to Sonia Dutton, Life Long Learning Senior Manager at Sonia.dutton@newcastle.ac.uk.

To apply please upload your CV along with a cover letter, evidencing how your skills and experience aligns to the person specification as outlined in the job description (available on the university's website).