Business Development Coordinator

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

QAA, the UK’s independent quality body for tertiary education, offers a remote-first Business Development Coordinator role with flexible hours across the UK. The position is permanent part-time (0.5 FTE) and pays £25,245–£31,825 pro rata per annum, plus excellent benefits.

The role supports the Business Development and Engagement team and contributes to improvements in processes and systems. We value clear communication and collaboration, with occasional in-person collaboration when value is

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive administrator with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Business Development and Engagement team.
• Help ensure smooth running of business development activities through information management, reporting, systems and process support, events and other operational activity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and business transformation across the team.

Job description

Location: Remote first role with the opportunity to work flexibly from home, providing it is within the UK.

Job type: Permanent, Part time (0.5 FTE)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week, with flexibility around how hours are worked.

Band: 3

Salary: £25,245 - £31,825, pro rata, per annum, dependent upon knowledge, skills and experience, plus excellent benefits

Join QAA

QAA is the UK’s independent quality body for tertiary education. Our purpose is to ensure that students and learners experience the highest possible quality of education.

We are the UK’s authority on quality and standards, acting as custodian on behalf of the sector of reference points including the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, Subject Benchmark Statements, and the Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications.

We work with governments, funding bodies and education providers across the UK and internationally to support and enhance quality and standards. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, we work collaboratively with the sector to meet the needs of each nation. In England, our membership programme provides resources and support to strategic leads, quality specialists and students and learners alike.

Internationally, we are recognised as one of the world's leading quality bodies, supporting the reputation and reach of UK tertiary education through global partnerships and transnational education.

About the role

As Business Development Coordinator, you will provide essential administrative and coordination support to the Business Development and Engagement team. You will help ensure the smooth running of business development activities through effective information management, reporting, systems and process support, events and other operational activity. You will also contribute to continuous improvement and business transformation across the team

About you

You will be an organised, proactive and reliable administrator with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will communicate clearly, work well with colleagues and stakeholders, and be confident using digital systems and Microsoft Office. You will take a customer-focused approach, enjoy working collaboratively and be comfortable working independently in a remote-first environment.

Working at QAA

We are a UK based remote first agency built on trust and flexibility, where we focus on outcomes rather than location. This supports strong delivery, collaboration and colleague wellbeing.

While most work is carried out remotely, there are occasional opportunities to come together in person for collaboration, engagement or specific activities where this adds value.

Application process

The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 October 2026.

More information about the role can be found in the job description. If you would like more information in advance of applying please contact [e-mail]

Recruitment process

If you're shortlisted, we'll invite you to the next stage of our recruitment process. This will typically include a remote interview via Microsoft Teams.

We will provide full details in advance so you know what to expect and have time to prepare.

Our commitment to inclusion

QAA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and values the contribution that people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives bring.

We aim to create an environment where everyone feels respected, able to be themselves and supported to contribute and achieve their best. No matter what their identity or background.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and fair recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we can support your needs.

If you have not heard from QAA within three weeks of the closing date please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback.