Senior QA & Compliance Leader – Higher Education

The University of Manchester - Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester - Dubai is seeking a QA & Compliance Manager to oversee institutional quality assurance, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across Dubai and the home campus. You will ensure alignment with UAE authorities and UK standards, manage accreditation processes, and lead data-driven improvement initiatives to enhance student outcomes and institutional performance.

This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate policy

Qualifications

• Significant QA standards and accreditation knowledge.
• Experience with UAE regulators (CAA, KHDA, MoHESR).
• Experience with outcome-based education (OBEF).
• Ability to develop and monitor KPIs and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local laws and CAA/OBEF standards.
• Develop and update QA plans, processes and documentation.
• Lead accreditation, licensing submissions; liaise with authorities.
• Collect, analyse and report institutional data for improvements.
• Lead institutional effectiveness activities and KPI dashboards.
• Deliver workshops and training on quality standards.
• Coordinate reporting to regulators (HEDB/HEDS, KHDA, MoHESR).
• Support readiness for accreditation reviews and audits.
• Represent the university in regulatory discussions and events.

Skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Higher education governance

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Team leadership

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/management/quality assurance

Job description

The University of Manchester - Dubai is seeking a QA & Compliance Manager to oversee institutional quality assurance, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across Dubai and the home campus. You will ensure alignment with UAE authorities and UK standards, manage accreditation processes, and lead data-driven improvement initiatives to enhance student outcomes and institutional performance.

This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate policy