Higher Education Development Manager

NCG; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education college in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a motivated Higher Education Development Manager. The role involves leading the development of higher education programmes, overseeing curriculum design, and managing quality assurance processes. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. The position offers generous annual leave, flexible working, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or managing higher education within further education.
• Strong understanding of HE quality assurance and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and approval of higher education programmes.
• Oversee curriculum design and ensure compliance with awarding requirements.
• Manage HE activity cycles and support programme teams.

Skills

HE quality assurance

Curriculum design

Leadership

Communication

Support and development of staff

Job description

Higher Education Development Manager

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Newcastle College University Centre (NCUC) is one of the largest providers of higher education in the further education sector. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Higher Education Development Manager to join our central Higher Education team.

In this key role you will:

• Lead the development and approval of higher education programmes aligned with strategic priorities and industry needs.
• Oversee curriculum design and ensure compliance with awarding body and regulatory requirements.
• Manage key aspects of the HE activity cycle.
• Support programme teams to maintain high standards in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Support programme teams to ensure every student reaches their full potential.
• Support programme teams to drive student success and maximise achievement across all programmes.
• Deliver a range of training and support to higher education teaching teams.
• Manage the process for recruitment of external examiners and programme approval academics.
• Manage the process for student and staff ethical approval.
• Work collaboratively with academic staff, students and external partners to enhance the HE student experience.
• Contribute to the implementation of the HE strategy and continuous improvement across NCUC.

About You:

You will have experience teaching or managing higher education within a further education context, with a strong understanding of HE quality assurance, curriculum design and regulatory frameworks. You will be an excellent communicator and leader capable of supporting and developing staff to achieve high standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of higher education within one of the UK's leading FE colleges.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy