Education Quality & Compliance Lead

Glasgow Kelvin College; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Annual leave 33 days + 12 holidays

Professional development

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Sick pay

Job summary

Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to lead robust quality assurance and compliance across the College. Reporting to the Head of Enhancement & Assurance, you will drive the implementation of the Quality Enhancement Framework and collaborate with managers to identify risks and address non-compliance.

The role supports external scrutiny preparation, data reporting, and continuous improvement across curriculum teams.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of quality assurance and compliance in education or regulated environments.
• Familiar with awarding body requirements and verification processes.
• Experience with external quality frameworks (TQER, Education Scotland reviews).
• Understanding of curriculum, learning, teaching, and assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal quality audits and compliance checks across curriculum areas.
• Support development and ongoing implementation of the Quality Enhancement Framework.
• Monitor compliance with internal processes and awarding body requirements.
• Identify risks and implement improvement actions and plans.
• Support preparations for external quality reviews and scrutiny activity.
• Analyze QA evidence and learner feedback to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Curriculum Managers to uphold quality standards.
• Deliver training and guidance on quality processes and compliance.
• Maintain the College Quality Handbook and documentation.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Internal verification

Quality handbook

Job description

Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to lead robust quality assurance and compliance across the College. Reporting to the Head of Enhancement & Assurance, you will drive the implementation of the Quality Enhancement Framework and collaborate with managers to identify risks and address non-compliance.

The role supports external scrutiny preparation, data reporting, and continuous improvement across curriculum teams.