Higher Education Development Manager

Ncg Corporation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Higher Education Development Manager. You will lead the development of higher education programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. The role requires a strong understanding of quality assurance and curriculum design. Key responsibilities include managing programme teams and driving student success. The position offers generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a government pension scheme.

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 a further education context.
• Strong understanding of HE quality assurance, curriculum design, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communicator and leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of higher education programmes aligned with industry needs.
• Oversee curriculum design and compliance.
• Manage key aspects of the HE activity cycle.
• Support programme teams in maintaining teaching standards.
• Drive student success across all programmes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Management in higher education

Communication

Leadership

Understanding of HE quality assurance

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

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

Benefits

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