Academic Quality Policy Manager

De Montfort University; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

De Montfort University in Leicester seeks an Academic Quality Policy Manager to lead the development and maintenance of the University’s Academic Quality Framework, policies and regulations. The role requires experience in regulatory environments and quality assurance, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders while upholding an excellent student experience.

You will work within the Academic Quality Services team in the Registry Services directorate, ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in developing quality assurance regulations, policies and procedures.
• Experience in a regulatory environment within higher education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for complex regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the strategic development of the Academic Quality Policy, processes and regulations.
• Oversee maintenance of the Academic Quality Framework to ensure regulatory compliance and sector alignment.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Academic quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

De Montfort University (DMU) is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by our life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience.

Academic Quality Policy Manager

Requisition Id: 656

Job Location: Gateway House

Full-time/Part-time: Full-time

Employee Weekly Hours: 37.00

Maximum Salary: 56,535.00 GBP

Minimum Salary: 44,746.00 GBP

Application Closing Date: 21/09/2026

Main duties and responsibilities

De Montfort University (DMU) is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by our life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience.

We are seeking an Academic Quality Policy Manager to lead on the development and maintenance of the University’s Academic Quality Framework, inclusive of its academic quality policies, processes and regulations.

Directorate

The role sits within the Academic Quality Services team, which is part of the Registry Services directorate, alongside Apprenticeships and Technical Education Services, Student Casework Services, Student Journey Services, and Student Records Services.

Role

The Academic Quality Policy Manager is responsible for leading on the strategic development of academic quality policy, processes and regulations for the University, ensuring that the University has robust processes to ensure academic standards are maintained, and that academic regulations and policy are consistent and aligned with regulatory requirements and sector best practice.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a candidate with experience of working in a regulatory environment and academic quality assurance, including experience of developing quality assurance regulations, policies and procedures aligned to regulatory requirements and sector best practice.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to effectively communicate and advise on complex regulatory matters for a wide variety of audiences. You will demonstrate an ability to confidently challenge and influence others and will be committed to supporting the delivery of an excellent student experience.

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent).