International Project and Policy Officer

QAA; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

QAA, the UK's independent quality body for tertiary education, invites applications for an International Project and Policy Officer based in the UK on a remote-first basis with flexible working from home. The role focuses on supporting international policy, managing projects and engaging with partners to advance QAA's global ambition.

You will coordinate research, briefings and advisory support for colleagues and senior leaders, representing QAA with external stakeholders in the UK and

Qualifications

• Experience working in an international environment with policy context.
• Ability to manage projects and stakeholder relationships, and provide clear briefings.

Responsibilities

• Support international policy and engagement work and manage key international projects.
• Provide research, analysis and briefings to colleagues and senior leaders on international policy.
• Represent QAA with external stakeholders in the UK and internationally.

Skills

International experience

Policy analysis

Job description

International Project and Policy Officer

Education

General

Gloucester, UK

Overview

Application

International Project and Policy Officer

Role: International Project and Policy Officer

Location: Remote first role with the opportunity to work flexibly from home, providing it is within the UK.

Job type: Permanent, full time

Hours: 35 hours per week, with flexibility around how hours are worked.

Band: 5

Salary: £41,310 - £52,020 per annum, dependent upon knowledge, skills and experience,plus excellent benefits

Join QAA

QAA is the UK's independent quality body for tertiary education. Our purpose is to ensure that students and learners experience the highest possible quality of education.

We are the UK’s authority on quality and standards, acting as custodian on behalf of the sector of reference points including the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, Subject Benchmark Statements, and the Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications.

We work with governments, funding bodies and education providers across the UK and internationally to support and enhance quality and standards. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, we work collaboratively with the sector to meet the needs of each nation. In England, our membership programme provides resources and support to strategic leads, quality specialists and students and learners alike.

Internationally, we are recognised as one of the world's leading quality bodies, supporting the reputation and reach of UK tertiary education through global partnerships and transnational education.

About the role

As International Project and Policy Officer, you will support QAA's international policy and engagement work, helping to develop and maintain relationships with international partners and contribute to projects that support our global ambitions. You will manage key international projects and workstreams, while providing research, analysis, briefings and practical support to colleagues and senior leaders on international policy and engagement. You will also represent QAA with external stakeholders in the UK and internationally.

About you

You will have experience of working in an international environment, with a good understanding of the higher education landscape and its policy context. You will be confident managing projects, building relationships with a range of stakeholders and bringing together information to provide clear advice and briefings. You will be a strong communicator and organised self-starter, with good judgement and the ability to take responsibility for your work, manage competing priorities and work effectively with colleagues across QAA and internationally.

Working at QAA

We are a UK based remote first agency built on trust and flexibility, where we focus on outcomes rather than location. This supports strong delivery, collaboration and colleague wellbeing.

While most work is carried out remotely, there are occasional opportunities to come together in person for collaboration, engagement or specific activities where this adds value.

Application process

The closing date for applications is 6 November 2026.

More information about the role can be found in the job description. If you would like more information in advance of applying please contact [e-mail]

Recruitment process

If you're shortlisted, we'll invite you to the next stage of our recruitment process. This will typically include a remote interview via Microsoft Teams and may also include a presentation, written exercise or practical task.

We will provide full details in advance so you know what to expect and have time to prepare.

Our commitment to inclusion

QAA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and values the contribution that people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives bring.

We aim to create an environment where everyone feels respected, able to be themselves and supported to contribute and achieve their best. No matter what their identity or background.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and fair recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we can support your needs.

If you have not heard from QAA within three weeks of the closing date please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback.