Curriculum Development Manager

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Hybrid working

Pension & benefits

Job summary

Birmingham City University is seeking a highly experienced professional to provide expert curriculum development services within the Quality Assurance & Enhancement department. The role focuses on enhancing and diversifying curriculum in line with the university's Education Strategy, embedding priorities such as STEAM, decolonisation, employability and sustainability.

The postholder will lead curriculum enhancement projects, collaborate with academic schools, and support assessment

Responsibilities

• Provide expert curriculum development guidance aligned with the Education Strategy.
• Lead curriculum enhancement projects incorporating priorities such as STEAM, decolonisation, employability, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with academic schools to develop and implement curriculum improvements with inclusive pedagogy.
• Support design and diversification of assessment methods in line with best practice and the Education Strategy.
• Ensure integration of quality assurance and enhancement processes into curriculum development and delivery.

Job description

Department Quality Assurance and Enhancement Location Joseph Priestley Building Salary £45,235 to £51,182 per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 12 August 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 01 September 2026 Reference Q126001-R2

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careerswhile contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our studentdemographicreflects the richcultural and ethnic diversityof Birminghamitself,with a significant proportionof students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds andthe majority ofour home students coming from the West Midlands.This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets,strengthsand potential.

By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social,culturaland economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

To provide expert curriculum development services, supporting the enhancement and diversification of curriculum in line with the university’s Education Strategy. The postholder will deliver curriculum enhancements, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities such as STEAM, decolonisation, employability, and sustainability. Working within a quality assurance and enhancement framework, they will integrate these strategic priorities into the curriculum and support the academic community in maintaining high standards of curriculum quality and assessment practices.

Main Activities And Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance on curriculum development, ensuring alignment with the university’s Education Strategy and institutional priorities.
• Lead curriculum enhancement projects, ensuring integration of key strategic priorities such as STEAM, decolonisation, employability, and sustainability.
• Work with academic schools and departments to develop and implement curriculum improvements, promoting innovative and inclusive pedagogical approaches.
• Support the design and diversification of assessment methods, ensuring alignment with best practice and the Education Strategy.
• Ensure the integration of quality assurance and enhancement processes into curriculum development and delivery.
• Develop and deliver training and workshops for academic staff on curriculum development, assessment diversification, and quality enhancement.
• Collaborate with other functions within Quality Assurance & Enhancement to monitor and evaluate curriculum quality across the institution.
• Provide expert support in the review and redesign of curricula, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Advise on curriculum-related policy and strategy, contributing to the development of institutional educational frameworks and guidelines.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of sector developments and emerging trends in curriculum design, teaching, and assessment.

Skills And Experience

Please refer to the person specification contained within the job description.

Interviews are set to held around late September

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future ofthe Student Advice and Community team, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shivani Wilson-Rochford, Head of Curriculum Development, [e-mail]

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Why work for us

• Work–life balance– Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development– Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing– Competitive pay, pension, wellbeingsupportand staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture– A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Further Details

Job Description

Use of AI in applications

At BCU, we welcome applications that clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. AI tools may be used to support you in preparing your application, but the information you provide must be accurate, authentic and based on your own experience. Applications that rely too heavily on AI, appear generic or do not provide specific evidence against the role criteria are less likely to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. For more information, please refer to our candidate guidance;

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Disability Confident Employer

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.