Qualification Standards & Compliance Manager (6 Months FTC)

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional standards organization in the UK is seeking a Qualification Standards & Compliance Manager on a 6-month FTC. In this hybrid role, you will ensure entry and assessment standards are reliable and compliant, while conducting internal verifications and engaging with regulators. This position demands strong analytical skills, autonomy, and clear communication. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and substantial benefits, including private medical insurance and generous holiday provisions.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme (matched up to 9%)

Life assurance & income protection

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance, higher education or a professional body environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work with autonomy and sound judgement.
• Clear and confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal verification through the Qualification Standards Review.
• Review assessment performance and report on trends against SLAs.
• Conduct assessment audits and distil findings into clear insights.
• Liaise with regulators and oversight bodies.
• Monitor compliance risks and escalate issues by priority.
• Identify and report matters affecting public confidence.

Skills

Experience in quality assurance

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Clear communication skills

Customer/stakeholder focus

Ability to simplify complex information

Job description

Vacancy Name

Qualification Standards & Compliance Manager (6 Months FTC)

Country

England

About Us

Qualification Standards & Compliance Manager - Hybrid (London or Birmingham, 3 days a week in-office) - 6 Months FTC

Do you care deeply about professional standards and public confidence?

Skilled at reviewing complex processes and turning them into clear, actionable insights?

Looking for a role where quality assurance and compliance truly matter?

We're looking for a Qualification Standards & Compliance Manager to ensure our entry and assessment standards are reliable, consistently applied, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. You'll play a central role in safeguarding trust across our qualification pathways and ensuring our standards stand up to scrutiny.

This is ideal for someone with a structured, analytical mindset who enjoys working with autonomy - and knows how to translate complex information into clear advice.

Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities

• Deliver internal verification through the Qualification Standards Review (QSR)
• Review assessment performance and report on trends against SLAs
• Conduct assessment audits and distil findings into clear insights
• Liaise with regulators and oversight bodies (Ofqual, IFATE, awarding organisations)
• Monitor compliance risks and escalate issues by priority and impact
• Identify and report any matters that could affect public confidence in standards

About You

• Experience in quality assurance, higher education or a professional body environment
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance (e.g. Ofqual or similar frameworks)
• Ability to work with autonomy and sound judgement
• Clear and confident communication skills - written and verbal
• Strong customer/stakeholder focus
• Ability to simplify complex information into practical advice

Rewards and Benefits

• Purpose-driven work - help protect the integrity of our qualification standards
• Visible impact - your recommendations will inform real change and improvements
• Collaborative environment - work closely with assessment, operations and regulatory teams
• Hybrid flexibility - 3 days a week in-office across London or Birmingham
• Wellbeing and benefits including:
  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays
  • Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
  • Pension scheme (matched up to 9%), life assurance & income protection
  • Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities