Curriculum and Academic Quality Manager

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in the UK seeks a proactive Curriculum and Academic Quality Manager. In this role, you will provide expert guidance on the Curriculum Management System (CMS), ensuring it meets operational needs while supporting academic governance. Strong communication and technical skills are essential, alongside experience in curriculum management and stakeholder engagement. This position emphasizes diversity and inclusive hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and engagement skills to address operational needs.
• Proven experience in systems implementation or process change.
• Knowledge of curriculum management and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on CMS design and implementation.
• Serve as a communication link between IT and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Represent user community regarding curriculum governance.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive professional to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the University's new Curriculum Management System (CMS). As the Curriculum and Academic Quality Manager you will act as the business and data subject matter expert representing Student and Education Services (SES) and the wider user community, ensuring the system meets current and future operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on business and data requirements and play a central role in shaping the design, configuration and implementation of the CMS.
• Serve as the main communication link between IT colleagues and academic/professional stakeholders, supporting effective process integration.
• Ensure CMS requirements and design comply with all regulatory, governance and institutional standards.
• Represent SES and the wider user community, ensuring curriculum governance, course approval, monitoring, and collaborative provision requirements are fully understood.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to articulate operational needs.
• Experience supporting systems implementation or process change with strong technical skills.
• Experience in curriculum management, academic quality, or governance within higher education.
• A clear understanding of curriculum management processes, data requirements and regulatory frameworks.

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