Academic & Partnership Manager - EducateU (Ed-Tech)

educateU; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (7.2 weeks)

Training and self-development opportunities

Cycle to work

Grocery discounts

Job summary

A UK-based online education provider is seeking an Academic & Partnerships Manager to lead its academic initiatives and enhance partnerships with universities. The successful candidate will develop curriculum and ensure compliance with educational standards while driving strategic relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in higher education and academic partnerships, alongside familiarity with UK education frameworks. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and is based on-site in London.

Qualifications

• Experience with OTHM, ATHE or similar.
• Curriculum design or QA background.
• Experience representing organisations externally.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop educational content, standards, and curriculum direction.
• Ensure programmes meet academic quality benchmarks and compliance standards.
• Build relationships with academic partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in higher education or online learning

Understanding of UK education frameworks

Experience with academic partnerships

Ability to manage multiple projects

Familiarity with EdTech platforms

Job description

Salary Range: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM

Location: ON-SITE, London, Canary Wharf, UK

About EducateU

EducateU is a UK-based online learning provider within the wider PEN Group, focused on delivering flexible, accessible, and high-quality education solutions for modern learners. We work closely with awarding bodies, universities, and industry partners to create scalable and innovative learning opportunities.

Role Overview

The Academic & Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping EducateU’s academic offering while driving and managing strategic partnerships with universities and key stakeholders. This is a role combining academic leadership, quality assurance, and external engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Own and develop EducateU's academic content, standards, and curriculum direction
• Ensure programmes meet academic quality benchmarks and compliance standards
• Work with educators and tutors to maintain academic excellence
• Review and improve learning outcomes and student progression
• Oversee internal quality assurance processes
• Align programmes with awarding body requirements (e.g. OTHM, ATHE)
• Ensure compliance with UK frameworks (Ofqual, OfS)
• Support validation, moderation, and academic reviews
• Develop new programmes, short courses, and CPD offerings
• Monitor student feedback and performance data

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Represent EducateU in university and stakeholder meetings
• Provide academic credibility in partnership discussions
• Build relationships with academic partners
• Support MOUs and progression agreements
• Identify new partnership opportunities
• Attend conferences and education events
• Act as key academic contact for partners
• Contribute to academic and partnership growth strategy
• Conduct market research on education trends
• Advise on new programme opportunities
• Support scaling of academic operations

Requirements

• Experience in higher education or online learning
• Understanding of UK education frameworks
• Experience with academic partnerships
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience with OTHM, ATHE or similar
• Curriculum design or QA background
• Experience representing organisations externally
• Familiarity with EdTech platforms
• Annual leave (7.2 weeks)
• Company Sick Policy.
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities